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Endurable vs Punishable - What's the difference?

endurable | punishable |

As adjectives the difference between endurable and punishable

is that endurable is able to be endured; tolerable; bearable while punishable is able to be punished; appropriate for punishment.

endurable

English

Alternative forms

* indurable (archaic)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Able to be endured; tolerable; bearable.
  • Capable of enduring; likely to endure; durable.

    • Derived terms

    * endurability * endurableness * endurably

    punishable

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Able to be punished; appropriate for punishment.
    • Littering in this area is punishable by a fine of up to $100.

    Derived terms

    * punishability * punishably * nonpunishable