chargeable

Meanings

• adjective

  Capable of being charged or paid for; liable to be called upon for a debt or other obligation; having a debt or obligation.

• noun

  A fee or charge levied for a service or commodity.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with chargeable
charge , large , arrange , arrange , change , estrange , strange , rearrange

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Variants

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chargeable

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Etymology

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From Middle English chargen, from Old French charger, from char, charge 'load' + -able -able

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Trivia

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1. The term 'chargeable' comes from the Old French word 'charger', which means 'to load'.

2. In the context of electricity, a chargeable battery is one that can be recharged with electrical energy.

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Related Concepts

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1. debt: A chargeable term refers to a debt or an obligation that one party owes to another.

2. liability: A chargeable term can also refer to a liability, which is a legal obligation or responsibility.

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Culture

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In literature, 'chargeable' is used in the context of debts or obligations. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice', Bassanio borrows money from Shylock and promises to pay back with interest, making him chargeable for the debt. In art, there are several paintings that depict the concept of 'chargeable' in the context of moral and ethical responsibilities.

How to Memorize "chargeable"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person holding a heavy load or burden, representing the concept of being chargeable for a debt or obligation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'chargeable' with the concept of a debt or an obligation, and remember that it can also refer to a fee or charge.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym C-H-A-R-G-E: 'Capable of Having A Reasonable Gain or Expense' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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