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bearable

/ˈbɛəɹəbəɫ/

Meanings
  • Adjective

    Endurable or able to be endured; not causing pain or distress.

    - "The weather was bearable during the hike."
    - "Despite the long wait, the customers found the situation bearable."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with bearable
bareable , durable , stable , table
Variants
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bearabilities , bearability , bearable , bearably
Etymology
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From Old English 'bearan' meaning 'to carry' or 'to endure'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'bearable' is often used in medical contexts to describe a patient's condition or response to treatment.

  2. In the context of music, a 'bearable' melody is one that is pleasing to listen to, even if it is not particularly memorable or extraordinary.


Related Concepts
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  1. Endurance: The ability to withstand difficult or unpleasant situations without giving in or giving up.

  2. Patience: The ability to accept or tolerate a difficult or unpleasant situation without becoming frustrated or annoyed.


Culture
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In literature, 'bearable' is often used to describe a situation that is difficult but not unmanageable. For example, in Ernest Hemingway's 'For Whom the Bell Tolls', the protagonist Rodrigo describes his mission as 'bearable' despite the danger and hardship involved.

How to Memorize "bearable"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a heavy burden being carried by someone, and imagine that the burden is 'bearable' because they are able to endure it.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'bearable' with the idea of endurance or the ability to carry a heavy load.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'bear' and adding the suffix 'able' to form 'bearable'.


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