definable

adjective

de·​fin·​able di-ˈfī-nə-bəl How to pronounce definable (audio)
Synonyms of definablenext
1
: able to be defined
2
: able to be specified to have a particular function or operation
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definably
di-ˈfī-nə-blē How to pronounce definable (audio)
adverb

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The genders of many of my figures were not definable. — Gabe Montesanti, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026 Weddings are like airports–liminal spaces that exist out of time and definable space. — Bobby Finger june 16, Literary Hub, 16 June 2026 Their roles are easily definable. — Eric Koreen, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025 For once it had been achieved in the deserts of West Asia, so the very notion of wind as a linguistically definable entity took off everywhere. — Big Think, 18 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for definable

Word History

Etymology

define + -able

First Known Use

1610, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of definable was in 1610

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“Definable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/definable. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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