Castable
adj, noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 Any substance that can be cast, as in a mould.
Adjective
- 1 Able to be cast. In particular:; Capable of or suitable for being assigned a role in a play, film, etc.
"I always assumed that I'd be more castable as I got older. I'm a character actress and a comedian —not some pretty little ingénue. I figured I'd grow[…]"
- 2 Able to be cast. In particular:; Capable of being performed and brought forth (as a spell or magic).
"page=144 Witches Spellbook is advertised [as] "For those who'd like to be witches and get their hands on a batch of castable spells." This book also includes a shopping guide for such necessities as bottled bat's blood."
- 3 Able to be cast. In particular:; Capable of being cast, as in a mould.
- 4 Able to be cast. In particular:; Capable of being cast to another data type.
Example
More examples"I always assumed that I'd be more castable as I got older. I'm a character actress and a comedian —not some pretty little ingénue. I figured I'd grow[…]"
Etymology
From cast + -able.
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