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risible
ris·i·ble [ rízzəb'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. ludicrous: causing or capable of causing laughter
2. inclined to laugh: able or inclined to laugh ( formal )

[Mid-16th century. < late Latin risibilis< Latin ris-, past participle of ridere "laugh"]

ris·i·bil·i·ty [ rìzzə bíllətee ] noun
ris·i·bly adverb
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