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countable

count·a·ble [ kówntəb'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. that can be counted: able to be counted

2. able to form plural: describes a noun that can be preceded by "a" or "an" followed by a plural verb, and usually has a distinct plural form


count·a·bil·i·ty [ kòwntə bíllətee ] noun
count·a·bly [ kówntəblee ] adverb
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