Quotable Meaning
/ˈkwəʊtəbəl/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjCapable or worthy of being quoted
Sentence Examples
The speaker's comments were witty and highly quotable.
The book is full of smart and easily quotable lines.
The politician was famous for delivering highly quotable speeches.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Her excellent inspiring speech contained many ____ remarks that were widely shared.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The politician was known for his ____ remarks that journalists loved to use as headlines.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *kʷ- Proto-Indo-European *kʷó- Proto-Indo-European *-ti Proto-Indo-European *kʷótider. Proto-Italic *kʷot Latin quot Latin quotus Medieval Latin quotāreder. Old French coterbor. Middle English quoten English quote Proto-Indo-European *-tḗr Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlom Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlis Proto-Italic *-ðlis Latin -bilis Latin -ābilis Old French -ablebor. Middle English -able English -able English quotable From quote + -able.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Her excellent inspiring speech contained many ____ remarks that were widely shared.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The politician was known for his ____ remarks that journalists loved to use as headlines.