partible

/ˈpɑːtɪbl̩/

//ˈpɑːtɪbl̩// adj

"partible" is a 8-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“partible” is outside the top-ranked English vocabulary, used as an adjective - the kind of word writers most often double-check.

Unranked
below top-frequency English
8
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According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Divisible, able to be divided or partitioned.

Key facts for partible
PropertyValue
Headwordpartible
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechAdjective
IPA/ˈpɑːtɪbl̩/
Letters8
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “partible” sits in English frequency

partible falls outside the top-100,000 ranked English words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English entry for partible is 8 letters long, classified as an adjective, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as /ˈpɑːtɪbl̩/. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. Wiktionary records 3 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

partible doesn't appear in our generated misspelling index, since its letter pattern doesn't lend itself to common typo substitutions. It is not paired with a close-neighbour confusable in our dataset, which typically means the spelling is too distinctive to be mistaken for another word.

Etymologically, the entry records: Borrowed from Late Latin partibilis, from Latin partiō (“to share, divide”). The correct English form is partible, spelled P-A-R-T-I-B-L-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Divisible, able to be divided or partitioned.
  2. 2
    Of property: that can be divided between heirs on inheritance.
  3. 3
    Relating to an inheritance system based on such division.

Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin partibilis, from Latin partiō (“to share, divide”).

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "partible"?
"partible" is spelled P-A-R-T-I-B-L-E. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈpɑːtɪbl̩/.
What does "partible" mean?
As an adjective, "partible" means: Divisible, able to be divided or partitioned.
How do you pronounce "partible"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "partible" is /ˈpɑːtɪbl̩/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "partible"?
Borrowed from Late Latin partibilis, from Latin partiō (“to share, divide”). See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “partible”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is P-A-R-T-I-B-L-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈpɑːtɪbl̩/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list