sufferable
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suf·fer·a·ble
(sŭf′ər-ə-bəl, sŭf′rə-)adj.
Possible to suffer, endure, or permit; tolerable: sufferable punishment; sufferable difficulties.
suf′fer·a·ble·ness n.
suf′fer·a·bly adv.
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sufferable
(ˈsʌfərəbəl; ˈsʌfrə-)adj
able to be tolerated or suffered; endurable
ˈsufferably adv
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| Adj. | 1. | sufferable - capable of being borne though unpleasant; "sufferable punishment"tolerable - capable of being borne or endured; "the climate is at least tolerable" |
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sufferable
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sufferable
adj → erträglich
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sufferable - capable of being borne though unpleasant; "sufferable punishment"