PoliticsAugust 8, 2026

investable

in-VES-tuh-bul

Definition

Suitable or safe enough to be considered for financial investment, typically referring to businesses or industries that show potential for profitability.

Etymology

The word combines the Latin 'investire' (to clothe or dress, later used to mean to put money into) with the suffix '-able,' meaning capable of being.

In the news

The article discusses making Kenya's meat and fisheries sectors more investable to attract the private capital necessary for scaling operations. It highlights the importance of creating stable, profitable conditions to entice external financial commitment.

From policy to action: Unlocking Kenya’s meat, fisheries potential

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