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How do you spell Reprehensible?

Correct spelling

reprehensible

Think 'reprehensIBLE' - if behavior is blameworthy, it's 'I-B-L-E' not 'A-B-L-E'

Why is reprehensible spelled this way?

From Latin reprehensibilis, blameworthy. RE (back) + PREHENDERE (to seize). Something reprehensible seizes back your respect — behavior that grabs and reverses good opinion.

Common misspellings of reprehensible

reprehensablereprehensibilereprehensibelreprehensable

Example

The politician's reprehensible lies about the charity funds shocked even his supporters.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell reprehensible?+
The correct spelling is "reprehensible". Think 'reprehensIBLE' - if behavior is blameworthy, it's 'I-B-L-E' not 'A-B-L-E'
Is it reprehensable or reprehensible?+
The correct spelling is "reprehensible", not "reprehensable".

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