Discerpibility

/ˌdɪsɜːrpɪˈbɪləti/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being able to be torn apart or separated into pieces.

Etymology

From discerp + -ible (capable of) + -ity (noun suffix). Built on the Latin discerpere with modern English ability noun formation.

Kelly Says

This extremely rare word exists mostly in philosophical or technical writing to describe whether something *can* be fragmented — a quality of materials and concepts alike.

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