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How do you spell Crucible?

Correct spelling

crucible

Remember the -IBLE ending like other testing words: terrible, horrible, incredible.

Why is crucible spelled this way?

From Latin crucibulum, a night lamp. The -IBLE ending. A crucible tests materials through extreme heat — metaphorically, any severe trial.

Common misspellings of crucible

crucablecruiciblecrucibelcrucibile

Example

The startup's first year was a crucible that tested the founders' resolve.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell crucible?+
The correct spelling is "crucible". Remember the -IBLE ending like other testing words: terrible, horrible, incredible.
Is it crucable or crucible?+
The correct spelling is "crucible", not "crucable".

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