SportsAugust 24, 2026

communicability

kuh-myoo-nih-kuh-BIL-ih-tee

Definition

The capacity for effective exchange of information and coordination between different parties.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'communicabilis,' meaning 'that which can be communicated.' It evolved through the verb 'communicate,' which comes from the Latin 'communicare,' meaning 'to share' or 'to make common.'

In the news

In the article, the coaches' unstated communicability allows the offense and defense to work together during practice to improve each other's schemes. This shared understanding is vital for the team to develop cohesively before the season begins.

2026 Boston College Football Preseason: Engineering Change and Improvements

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