electable

English

Etymology

From elect +‎ -able.

Adjective

electable (comparative more electable, superlative most electable)

  1. Able to be elected to office.
    • 2019 May 6, Lisa Lerer, “What Does ‘Electability’ Mean in the 2020 Race? Here Are 5 Theories”, in The New York Times[1]:
      Since he entered the race more than a week ago, Joe Biden has been citing his connection with middle-class, Rust Belt voters to cast himself as the most electable Democrat in the field — a theory that seems to have gotten some traction with voters.
    • 2020 January 5, David Leonhardt, “A Democrat Who Can Beat Trump”, in The New York Times[2]:
      So where are you supposed to find a comfortably electable, qualified candidate who won’t turn 80 while in office?

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Noun

electable (plural electables)

  1. A person who is able or fit to be elected to office.