How Do You Spell FATHOMABLE?

Pronunciation: [fˈaðəməbə͡l] (IPA)

The word "fathomable" is spelled with eight letters and is pronounced /ˈfæðəməbəl/. The first syllable is pronounced with the "f" sound and the "a" is pronounced with the short "a" sound. The second syllable has the "th" sound and the "o" is pronounced with the short "o" sound. The third syllable is pronounced with the "m" sound and the fourth syllable has the "b" sound followed by the "əl" schwa sound. "Fathomable" means understandable or able to be explored or measured.

FATHOMABLE Meaning and Definition

1. Fathomable is an adjective that refers to something that can be understood or comprehended. It describes a quality or characteristic that is capable of being explored, grasped, or a concept that can be perceived and properly analyzed.

   The term is often used to describe ideas, thoughts, or objects that are within the realm of human comprehension, and do not exceed the limits of understanding. Something fathomable is clear, intelligible, and not beyond the grasp of the human mind or intellect. It implies that the subject matter or information can be readily explained or explained in such a way that one is able to fathom its meaning or essence.

   In a larger sense, fathomable can also refer to situations or events that are reasonably conceivable, tangible, or believable. This indicates that such occurrences do not defy logic, reason, or explanation, and can be reasonably explained or understood within the bounds of human understanding.

   The term fathomable may also be used to contrast with the notion of something being unfathomable or completely beyond understanding. It suggests that the subject matter, whether it is an object, idea, or event, can be measured, gauged, or explored to a certain extent which enables comprehension, analysis, or interpretation.

2. Able to be measured in depth, &c.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for FATHOMABLE

• infathomable
• fathamable
• fathonable
• fathommable
• fathomblle
• fathomange

Etymology of FATHOMABLE

The word "fathomable" is derived from the noun "fathom", which has roots in Middle English and Old English. It can be traced back to the Old English word "fæðm", which meant "the embrace of the arms" or "the length of the outstretched arms". This term was also used as a unit of measurement, representing the average distance between the fingertips of outstretched arms, roughly equivalent to about six feet.

Over time, "fathom" came to be associated with the measurement of depth in water, particularly in nautical contexts. It referred to the ability to extend one's arms fully to measure the depth or to grasp something beneath the water's surface. As an adjective, "fathomable" describes things that are capable of being understood, comprehended, or grasped, similar to how one can fathom or measure depth.

Similar spelling words for FATHOMABLE

• flammable,
• fathomably,
• favorable,
• fumble,
• fathom,
• un-fathomable,
• thimble.