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Pettable vs Settable - What's the difference?

pettable | settable |

As adjectives the difference between pettable and settable

is that pettable is suitable for petting while settable is capable of being set.

pettable

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Suitable for petting.
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    Synonyms

    * strokable

    settable

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Capable of being set.
    • a settable threshold
    a settable power control