squarableadj.n.
/ˈskwɛːrəb(ə)l/ A. adj.
Capable of being squared.
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the world > space > shape > angularity > specific angular shape > [adjective] > quadrilateral > square or rectangular > square > able to be made square
squarable1706
1706 Phillips's New World of Words (new ed.) at Contradictory Opposition The Circle is squarable, The Circle is not squarable.
1840 Riddle Hutton's Recreat. 169 This would be true, even if the figure A B C F A were not absolutely squarable.
B. n.
A person who can be ‘squared’.
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society > trade and finance > fees and taxes > illegal payment or exaction > [noun] > bribe > one who can be bribed
ambidexter1451
briber1520
bribe-taker1549
money-takerc1616
chopping-takera1670
bribee1776
bribable1852
squarable1898
1898 Contemp. Rev. Aug. 200 The receiver would be known by every promoting gang, as one of the ‘squareables’.
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adj.n.1706