evaluable
UK[ɪˈvæljuəbl̩]US[ɪˈvæljuəbl̩]
adj
Capable of being evaluated or assessed.
Morpheme Breakdown
e
valu
able
e
out
valu
to be strong, to be worth
able
capable of, fit for
Etymology
The adjective 'evaluable' is a modern formation built upon the verb 'evaluate'. Its core is the Latin root 'valu-', derived from 'valere' (to be strong, to have worth), which entered English via French. The prefix 'e-', a form of 'ex-' (out), combines with this root to create the sense of "bringing out the value" of something. The suffix '-able', of Latin origin via French, is then appended to indicate the capacity or fitness for that action. Thus, the literal morphemic construction "out + worth + capable of" logically evolves into the modern abstract meaning of something being capable of having its worth or value determined.
Analysis
Structure: e + valu + able
e: (Latin prefix) A variant of 'ex-', meaning 'out'.
valu: (Latin root) From 'valere', meaning 'to be strong, to be worth'.
able: (English suffix) From Latin '-abilis', forming adjectives meaning 'capable of, fit for'.
Examples
The data collected from the preliminary tests is not yet evaluable.
For a theory to be scientifically useful, its predictions must be evaluable through experimentation.
The contract includes clearly defined, evaluable performance metrics.