blamable

Meanings

• Adjective

  Capable of being blamed or held responsible

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Synonyms

blameworthy , culpable , reprehensible

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Variants

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blamable , blamably

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Etymology

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From the verb 'blame' plus the suffix -able, meaning 'capable of' or 'worthy of'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'blamable' first appeared in English in the 15th century.

2. The longest word in the English language that can be spelled using only the letters in the word 'blamable' is 'bleachable'.

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Related Concepts

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1. accountable: Similar to blamable, accountable means capable of being called to account for one's actions. However, accountable implies a legal or ethical obligation to answer for one's actions, whereas blamable simply means capable of being blamed.

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Culture

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In literature, 'blamable' is often used to describe characters who have done something wrong but are still deserving of sympathy or understanding. In music, there is a song by the band 'The Cranberries' titled 'Blamable' where the word is used in the title and lyrics to express feelings of guilt and responsibility.

How to Memorize "blamable"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person who has done something wrong but is still deserving of sympathy or understanding. Imagine their expression and body language as they are held accountable for their actions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'blamable' with feelings of guilt, responsibility, and accountability.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Blameable is a BAD word' to remember that blamable means capable of being blamed.

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