Definition of assessable

The word "assessable" has its roots in the 14th century Latin word "assedus", meaning "evaluation" or "appraisal". This Latin word is derived from theverb "assidere", which means "to sit beside", and the prefix "ad-", which implies "toward" or "directly". In the 15th century, the word "assessable" emerged in Middle English as "assessable", meaning "capable of being evaluated or appraised". Initially, it referred to the process of evaluating or estimating the value or worth of something, such as property or goods. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including the capability of being measured or evaluated in various contexts.