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fathomable, a.|ˈfæðəməb(ə)l|
[f. fathom v. + -able.]
a. Capable of being fathomed or sounded.
1697W. Dampier Voy. (1698) I. 531 Southward of all the Soundings, or fathomable ground. 1727in Bailey vol. II.
b. fig. Comprehensible; intelligible.
1633Ames Agst. Cerem. ii. 178 These [arguments]..seeming more fadomable. 1647Bp. Hall Satan's fiery darts quenched iii. vi. 303 Things..not fadomeable by reason. 1781F. Burney Diary 26 June, Mr. Crutchley..continues the least fathomable..of all men I have seen. 1896Daily News 27 May 6/6 No doubt, if the mystery of these rays is fathomable, he will fathom it. |
