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Added 7 October 2026

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/əˈveɪ.lə.bəl/ adjective

In Latin: parābilis Wiktionary

adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about available at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Such as one may avail oneself of; capable of being used for the accomplishment of a purpose.
We have an available candidate.
Readily obtainable.
The list shows the available products in the store.
Having sufficient power, force, or efficacy to achieve the purpose; availing, effective.

Origin

From Middle English available, avayllable, avayleable, equivalent of avail + -able.

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