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Effable vs Explicable - What's the difference?

effable | explicable |

As adjectives the difference between effable and explicable

is that effable is able to be spoken of; able to be expressed while explicable is able to be explained.

effable

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (archaic) able to be spoken of; able to be expressed.

    • See also

    * ineffable

    Etymology 2

    From

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (slang, vulgar) fuckable; sexually attractive.

    • explicable

    English

    Adjective

  • Able to be explained.

    • Antonyms

    * inexplicable