groundable

English

Etymology

From Middle English groundable, equivalent to ground +‎ -able.

Adjective

groundable (not comparable)

1. Capable of being electrically grounded.
2. (philosophy) Capable of being grounded (supplied with a rational basis).
3. Capable of being grounded (forbidden from going out).
   • 2008, South Park - The Ungroundable

     Steven: Butters, you are grounded!!

     Butters: Ahh, dangit!

     Steven: It worked, Linda. Our son is groundable once more.

Antonyms

• ungroundable