List of words with -able and -ible suffixes

-able vs. -ible suffixes

-able suffix

The –able ending is used for new words, such as renewable and recyclable. There are also some older words (including those of Latin origin) which take –able.

Here are some common words ending in –able.

• adorable
• doable
• approachable
• believable
• changeable
• durable
• employable
• excitable
• fashionable
• likeable
• lovable
• manageable
• movable
• notable
• reliable
• valuable

-ible suffix

The suffix –ible is more common for words derived from Latin: there are 150 – 200 such words in current usage. New words are NOT typically created with the –ible ending.

Here are some common words ending in –ible:

• responsible
• visible
• compatible
• plausible
• accessible
• convertible
• credible
• tangible
• eligible
• flexible
• irresistible
• incredible
• intelligible
• edible