fashionable

the word 'fashionable' is a compound of the noun 'fashion' and the adjectival suffix '-able'. its core lies in the latin verb 'facere', meaning 'to do or make', which evolved into the old french 'façon', signifying the particular 'make' or 'manner' of something. by the late middle ages, 'fashion' in english came to denote the prevailing style or custom, especially in dress. adding the suffix '-able', which indicates suitability or capacity, created an adjective describing something or someone that conforms to or is suitable for the prevailing style. thus, the literal sense of 'capable of being in the current manner of making' evolved into its modern meaning of being stylish or in vogue.

Structure: fashion (style) + able (capable of) fashion (from latin 'factio', meaning a making or doing, via old french 'façon', meaning appearance, manner, or style); able (from latin '-abilis', a suffix forming adjectives meaning 'capable of, fit for, tending to').