- temptable
- adjective see tempt
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
temptable
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Temptable — Tempt a*ble, a. Capable of being tempted; liable to be tempted. Cudworth. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
temptable — See tempt. * * * … Universalium
temptable — adj. seduceable, inducible, that can be enticed, easily influenced … English contemporary dictionary
temptable — tempt·able … English syllables
temptable — adjective susceptible to temptation • Similar to: ↑susceptible • Derivationally related forms: ↑tempt … Useful english dictionary
tempt — temptable, adj. /tempt/, v.t. 1. to entice or allure to do something often regarded as unwise, wrong, or immoral. 2. to attract, appeal strongly to, or invite: The offer tempts me. 3. to render strongly disposed to do something: The book tempted… … Universalium
tentability — ˌtentəˈbiləd.ē noun Etymology: irregular from temptable + ity : the quality or state of being temptable … Useful english dictionary
Temptability — Tempt a*bil i*ty, n. The quality or state of being temptable; lability to temptation. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
tempt — transitive verb Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French tempter, tenter, from Latin temptare, tentare to feel, try Date: 13th century 1. to entice to do wrong by promise of pleasure or gain 2. a. obsolete to make trial of ; test b. to try… … New Collegiate Dictionary
tempt — verb 1》 entice (someone) to do something against their better judgement. 2》 persuade (someone) to do something; attract. 3》 archaic risk provoking (a deity or abstract force). Phrases tempt fate (or providence) do something risky or dangerous.… … English new terms dictionary
