merchantable Meaning & Definition
What Does Merchantable Mean?
Merchantable is used as an adjective meaning Fit for the market, i.e. suitable for selling for an ordinary price. Sometimes, this is a technical designation for a particular kind or class.
Word Facts for Merchantable
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | salable, marketable and saleable |
| Antonyms | unmerchantable |
| Comparative / superlative | more merchantable, most merchantable |
Merchantable Definition (Adjective)
- Fit for the market, i.e. suitable for selling for an ordinary price. Sometimes, this is a technical designation for a particular kind or class.
Synonyms of Merchantable
Merchantable synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Merchantable
Word Forms & Grammar
merchantable (comparative more merchantable, superlative most merchantable)
Origin of Merchantable
From merchant + -able.
Merchantable: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is merchantable?
Merchantable is an adjective.
What is another word for merchantable?
You can replace merchantable with words such as salable, marketable and saleable. See the full list of merchantable synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of merchantable?
The opposite of merchantable is unmerchantable.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of merchantable?
The comparative form is more merchantable and the superlative form is most merchantable.