bankable

[ bang-kuh-buh l ]
/ ˈbæŋ kə bəl /
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adjective

acceptable for processing by a bank: bankable checks and money orders.
considered powerful, prestigious, or stable enough to ensure profitability: Without bankable stars the film script aroused no interest.

Origin of bankable

An Americanism dating back to 1810–20; bank2 + -able

OTHER WORDS FROM bankable

Words nearby bankable

bank shot, bank statement, bank swallow, bank-and-turn indicator, banka, bankable, bankbook, banker, banker's acceptance, banker's bill, banker's check

Words related to bankability

salability, marketability

British Dictionary definitions for bankability

bankable
/ (ˈbæŋkəbəl) /

adjective

appropriate for receipt by a bank
dependable or reliable a bankable promise
(esp of a star) likely to ensure the financial success of a film

Derived forms of bankable

bankability, noun