# countable

**Pronunciation:** /ˈkaʊntəbl/ · KOWN-tuh-bul

**CEFR level:** B2

**Part of speech:** adjective

## Meaning

Capable of being counted individually as distinct units.

## Examples

- Most physical objects are countable nouns, allowing for both singular and plural forms.
- The committee determined that the small number of remaining votes was not countable toward the final tally.
- She kept a list of all her countable assets to prepare for the tax audit.

## Synonyms

- finite — Refers to something that has a limit or end.
- numerable — A more formal, academic term for something that can be counted.
- measurable — Refers to things that can be quantified in size or amount.
- enumerable — Specifically used in mathematics for sets that can be put into a one-to-one correspondence with natural numbers.

## Antonyms

- uncountable — The direct opposite, referring to things that cannot be divided into distinct units.
- infinite — Refers to something that is endless and therefore cannot be counted.

## Collocations

- countable noun — In English, 'dog' is a countable noun, but 'water' is not.
- strictly countable — The items in this category are strictly countable and cannot be measured in mass.

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