OFFENSIBLE


Meaning of OFFENSIBLE in English

əˈfen(t)səbəl adjective

Etymology: Middle French, from Late Latin offensibilis liable to stumble, from Latin offensus (past participle of offendere to stumble, offend) + -ibilis -ible — more at offend

1. obsolete : offensive , harmful , injurious

2. : liable to be offended

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