C1 verb Formel

subjectable

/səbˈdʒɛktəbəl/

To be capable of being placed under or made to undergo a particular action, process, or condition. It describes the state of being liable or open to certain treatments or influences, such as legal scrutiny or scientific testing.

Exemples

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1

The new alloy is subjectable to extreme temperatures without losing its structural integrity.

The new metal mix can be put through very high heat without breaking.

2

All government expenditures are subjectable to a rigorous public audit once every fiscal year.

Every piece of government spending can be checked by a strict official review yearly.

3

I don't think your theory is subjectable to any kind of real-world test.

I do not believe your idea can be tried out in a real situation.

Famille de mots

Nom
subjection
Verb
subject
Adverbe
subjectably
Adjectif
subjectable
Apparenté
subject
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Astuce mémo

Think of the suffix '-able' (capable of) added to 'subject'. If you can 'subject' someone to a test, they are 'subjectable'.

Quiz rapide

The data gathered in the experiment is ________ to further analysis by the board.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : subjectable

Exemples

1

The new alloy is subjectable to extreme temperatures without losing its structural integrity.

everyday

The new metal mix can be put through very high heat without breaking.

2

All government expenditures are subjectable to a rigorous public audit once every fiscal year.

formal

Every piece of government spending can be checked by a strict official review yearly.

3

I don't think your theory is subjectable to any kind of real-world test.

informal

I do not believe your idea can be tried out in a real situation.

4

In this study, the participants were considered subjectable to the influence of visual stimuli in a controlled environment.

academic

In this research, the people involved could be affected by images in a specific room.

5

The terms of this contract are subjectable to renegotiation if the market conditions shift significantly.

business

The agreement can be discussed again if the economy changes a lot.

Famille de mots

Nom
subjection
Verb
subject
Adverbe
subjectably
Adjectif
subjectable
Apparenté
subject

Collocations courantes

subjectable to scrutiny able to be examined closely
subjectable to change capable of being altered
subjectable to testing able to be experimented on
subjectable to audit capable of being officially checked
subjectable to laws bound by legal regulations

Phrases Courantes

subjectable to review

pending an official second look

subjectable to pressure

likely to react to force

subjectable to interpretation

capable of being understood in different ways

Souvent confondu avec

subjectable vs subjective

Subjective refers to personal opinions or feelings, while subjectable refers to the capability of being subjected to a process.

subjectable vs subjected

Subjected is the past tense of the verb (it already happened), whereas subjectable means it has the potential to happen.

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Notes d'usage

The word is almost always followed by the preposition 'to'. It is primarily used in formal, technical, or legal writing to describe the potential for a process to occur.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'subjective' by mistake when they mean something can be tested or changed. They also sometimes forget the 'to' that must follow it.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the suffix '-able' (capable of) added to 'subject'. If you can 'subject' someone to a test, they are 'subjectable'.

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Origine du mot

From the Latin 'subicere' meaning 'to place under', combined with the English suffix '-able' indicating capacity.

Modèles grammaticaux

adjective-based usage followed by the preposition 'to' often used with passive constructions

Quiz rapide

The data gathered in the experiment is ________ to further analysis by the board.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : subjectable

Mots lis

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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