RISIBLE


Meaning of RISIBLE in English

[ 'rɪzɪb(ə)l ]

■ adjective such as to provoke laughter.

Derivatives

risibility noun

risibly adverb

Origin

C16 (in the sense 'inclined to laughter'): from late L. risibilis , from L. ris- , ridere 'to laugh'.

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