Elected vs Electable

[Rosalisa]

Hi teachers,

[Pamela]

Hi Rosalisa
I also think that the passive form of the verb 'to elect' should be used.

Ex.The constitution provides that no President can be elected more than twice.

[Rosalisa]

Thanks, Pamela for your help. But can I ask why we can't use "electable"?
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[Yankee]

Hi Rosalisa

The word electable would be more appropriate to refer to someone's personal qualities. Saying that someone is electable means the person's personal qualities and/or qualifications make his/her chances of actually being elected good.

Amy

[Rosalisa]

Thanks, Amy, for your clear explanation.
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