reputable
UK: /ˈrepjətəbl/ | US: /ˈrepjətəbl/
adj. having a good reputation; respected or trusted
adj. considered to be honest or reliable
reputable = repute<esteem> + able<capable of>
- repute (from Latin reputare, "to reckon, consider," from re- (intensive) + putare "to think, prune")
- able (suffix from Latin -abilis, indicating capacity or worthiness)
Etymology Origin:
The word "reputable" combines "repute," reflecting esteem or judgment, with the suffix "-able," denoting capability. Originally tied to the Latin idea of "considered worth," it evolved to describe someone or something deemed trustworthy by public opinion. The logic mirrors how society "prunes" (evaluates) individuals or entities to assign respectability.
The journal is a reputable source for scientific research.
Only reputable contractors were hired for the city’s infrastructure project.
She built a reputable business through transparency and quality service.
The university is reputable for its rigorous academic standards.
Avoid scams by dealing solely with reputable sellers.