bearable (English)

Where does "bearable" come from?

The English adjective 'bearable' is directly inherited from the Middle English form 'berable'[1]. It describes something that is capable of being borne, whether in the sense of being carried physically or endured emotionally.

Full etymology tree

• bearable (English), 'Able to be borne; tolerable; endurable.'
  • inherited berable (Middle English)

Descendants and derived words

• bearableness (English)
• bearably (English)
• inbearable (English)
• semibearable (English)
• unbearable (English)

Sources

1. bearable (English) - Wiktionary

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