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Definition of Commandable
1. a. Capable of being commanded.
Definition of Commandable
1. Adjective. Capable of being commanded. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Commandable
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Commandable
Literary usage of Commandable
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Writings of Thomas Jefferson by Thomas Jefferson (1907)
"... of which shows they are of long standing, a part desperate, a part not commandable.
In this situation it does not seem safe to deposit public money with ..."
2. Allen's Synonyms and Antonyms by Frederic Sturges Allen (1920)
"Antonyms: see DISOBEDIENCE. obedient, a. biddable (archaic or literary),
commandable (chiefly spec.), submissive, compliant; spec, complaisant, subservient, ..."
3. Original Letters Illustrative of English History: Including Numerous Royal by Henry Ellis (1846)
"Soe rests Y” in all serviceable respects commandable, Newport, June 23th, 1645.
SL LETTER DIX. Sir Samuel Luke to Sir Thomas Fairfax on the same. ..."
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