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scrutability

scru·ta·ble
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [skroo-tuh-buh l]
    • /ˈskru tə bəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [skroo-tuh-buh l]
    • /ˈskru tə bəl/

Definition of scrutability word

  • adjective scrutability capable of being understood by careful study or investigation. 1

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Origin of scrutability

First appearance:

before 1590
One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Latin scrūt(ārī) (see scrutiny) + -able

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Parts of speech for Scrutability

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

scrutability popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

scrutability usage trend in Literature

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