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Habitable: Meaning, Examples, and Usage
Meaning 1：suitable for living in (habitable)
habitable
/ˈhæbɪtəbəl/
adj.
A place where you can live without big problems, having the basic things you need like air, water, and a safe temperature.
suitable for living in
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/ˈsuːtəbəl fər ˈlɪvɪŋ ɪn/
adj.
Describes a place that provides the necessary conditions for people to live safely and comfortably, such as adequate shelter, clean water, and a safe environment.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'habitabilis', from 'habitare' (to live) + '-abilis' (able to).
💡 Mnemonic
Think 'habit' + 'able' – a place where you can develop a daily habit of living.
📖 Example
The landlord promised to fix the heating and the leaky roof before we moved in, so the apartment would be habitable.
The landlord promised to repair the heating and the leaky roof so the apartment would become fit to live in.
🔗 Collocations
habitable zone – the region around a star where conditions are suitable for life
habitable planet – a planet that can support life
habitable environment – an environment safe and comfortable for living
🔄 Synonyms
livable (adj.) – Suitable for living in, especially in terms of comfort and safety.
inhabitable (adj.) – Capable of being lived in; habitable.
occupiable (adj.) – Able to be occupied or lived in.
🚫 Antonyms
uninhabitable (adj.) – Not fit for living in; impossible to inhabit.
unlivable (adj.) – Not suitable for living in, often due to poor conditions.
inhospitable (adj.) – Harsh or unfavorable for living; not welcoming.
🌱 Derivatives
habitability (n.) – The quality or state of being suitable for living.
habitation (n.) – The act of living in a place; a place of residence.
inhabit (v.) – To live in a place as a permanent resident.
📖 Cultural Story
Derived from Latin 'habitabilis', meaning 'that may be lived in'. In modern science, it refers to the 'habitable zone' around stars where conditions allow liquid water and potential life.
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