Creditable

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈkrÉ›dɪtÉ™bÉ™l/

Origin

From credit + -able.

Full definition of creditable

Adjective

1. Credible or believable.
• 1847, Benjamin Franklin Hall, The Land Owner's ManualBefore receiving his testimony, the officer is required to ascertain from his own knowledge or by a creditable witness that he is a subscribing witness to the deed.
• 1996, Giannino Malossi,Latin Lover: The Passionate SouthA more creditable rumour concerned Valentino's hallmark killer glance ...
2. That brings credit or honour; respectable.
3. That can be assigned; assignable.

Usage notes

Some authorities regard the usage of creditable in sense 1 (credible, believable) as an error.

Synonyms

• (believable) believable, credible
• (that brings credit) commendable, respectable
• (that can be assigned) assignable

Antonyms

• (believable) unbelievable, incredible, increditable

Related terms

• credible
• credit

Anagrams

• directable