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presentability

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pre⋅sent⋅a⋅ble

  [pri-zen-tuh-buhl]
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–adjective
1. that may be presented.
2. suitable or socially acceptable in appearance, dress, manners, etc., as for being introduced into society: a presentable young man.
3. of sufficiently good, clothed, or clean appearance; fit to be seen: Are you presentable now?
Origin:
1400–50; late ME; see present 2 , -able

Related forms:
pre⋅sent⋅a⋅bil⋅i⋅ty, pre⋅sent⋅a⋅ble⋅ness, noun
pre⋅sent⋅a⋅bly, adverb

Synonyms:
2. becoming, proper, acceptable.
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pre·sent·a·ble   (prĭ-zěn'tə-bəl)   
adj.  

  1. That can be given, displayed, or offered: presentable gifts; presentable attire.

  2. Fit for introduction to others: presentable relatives.

pre·sent'a·bil'i·ty, pre·sent'a·ble·ness n., pre·sent'a·bly adv.
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Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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