Definition for REF'ER-A-BLE

REF'ER-A-BLE, a.

  1. That may be referred; capable of being considered in relation to something else. – More.
  2. That may be assigned; that may be considered as belonging to or related to. It is a question among philosophers, whether all the attractions which obtain between bodies, are referable to one general cause. – Nicholson.

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