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callable Meaning & Definition

What Does Callable Mean?

As an adjective, callable means That can be called. It is also used to mean That may be redeemed by its holder before it matures. As a noun, it means An object of a type that can be called, such as a function.

Word Facts for Callable

Part of speechadjective, noun
Synonymsdue and owed
Pluralcallables

Callable Definition (Adjective)

  1. That can be called.
  2. That may be redeemed by its holder before it matures.

Callable as a Noun

  1. An object of a type that can be called, such as a function.
  2. A callable bond.

Synonyms of Callable

Callable synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

callable (not comparable)

callable (plural callables)

Words That Rhyme With Callable

Origin of Callable

From call + -able.

Questions People Ask About Callable

Is callable an adjective or a noun?

Callable is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for callable?

You can replace callable with words such as due and owed. See the full list of callable synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of callable?

The plural of callable is callables.

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