writable

writable
write ► VERB (past wrote; past part. written) 1) mark (letters, words, or other symbols) on a surface, with a pen, pencil, or similar implement. 2) write and send (a letter) to someone. 3) compose (a text or work) in writing. 4) compose (a musical work). 5) fill out or complete (a cheque or similar document). 6) Computing enter (data) into a specified storage medium or location in store. 7) underwrite (an insurance policy).
● be written all over one's face — Cf. ↑be written all over one's face
● write off — Cf. ↑write off
DERIVATIVES writable adjective ( chiefly Computing ).
ORIGIN Old English.

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