Habitable
/ˈhæbɪtəbəl/
Definitions
Capable of being lived in; suitable for habitation.
/ˈhæbɪtəbəl/
Suitable or fit to live in.
The earth is the only habitable planet.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're looking for a new place to live. If it's *habitable*, it means it's a cozy home, safe and ready for you. Like, a house with all the basics—a roof, walls, and a way to get water and heat!
👶 For kids: Something is habitable if it's a good place for people or animals to live!
More Examples
After the repairs, the old cottage became habitable again.
The island was thought to be uninhabitable until the discovery of fresh water.
How It's Used
"Scientists are searching for exoplanets that are habitable."
"The house, despite its age, was considered habitable after some renovations."
From Middle French *habitable*, from Latin *habitabilis*, from *habitāre* 'to dwell, inhabit', frequentative of *habēre* 'to have, hold'.
The word 'habitable' has been used since the late 14th century, primarily in reference to places fit for human habitation.
Memory tip
Think of a 'habitat' – a place where living things can live. A habitable place is similar; it's somewhere life can thrive.