Actable

Pronunciation: /ˈæk.tə.bəl/

Definitions of actable

adjective describing something that can be acted upon or performed on stage

Example Sentences

A1 The play had simple, actable scenes that were easy for the actors to perform.

A2 The script was written in a way that made it highly actable for the actors.

B1 The director worked closely with the actors to make sure the dialogue was actable and natural.

B2 The actress found the role to be challenging but ultimately very actable.

C1 The playwright's ability to create complex yet actable characters set their work apart from others.

C2 The actors appreciated the detailed stage directions that made the play incredibly actable.

Examples of actable in a Sentence

formal The script was well-written with many actable scenes for the actors.

informal The play has a lot of actable moments that the actors can really sink their teeth into.

slang The movie has some super actable parts that are gonna be so fun to watch.

figurative The situation was so intense, it was like an actable drama unfolding before our eyes.

Grammatical Forms of actable

• past tense: acted
• plural: actables
• comparative: more actable
• superlative: most actable
• present tense: act
• future tense: will act
• perfect tense: have acted
• continuous tense: is acting
• singular: actable
• positive degree: actable
• infinitive: to act
• gerund: acting
• participle: acting

Origin and Evolution of actable

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'actable' originated from the combination of the prefix 'act-' and the suffix '-able' to form a term meaning capable of being acted upon or suitable for acting.

Evolution of the word: Initially, 'actable' was primarily used in a theatrical context to describe a role or scene that could be performed on stage. Over time, the term has evolved to also refer to something that is capable of being put into action or carried out effectively.