workable

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adjective

work·​able ˈwər-kə-bəl How to pronounce workable (audio)
Synonyms of workablenext
1
: capable of being worked
a workable material
2
: practicable, feasible
a workable system
workability
ˌwər-kə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce workable (audio)
noun
workableness
ˈwər-kə-bəl-nəs How to pronounce workable (audio)
noun

workability

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noun

work·​abil·​i·​ty ˌwərkəˈbilətē How to pronounce workability (audio)
ˌwə̄k-, 
ˌwəik-, 
-lətē, 
-i
: the quality or state of being workable

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Adjective I think the plan is quite workable. Chill the cookie dough until it is more workable.
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In most regions, spring planting can begin after the potential of hard frost has passed and the soil is workable. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 24 June 2026 Draft a short meeting agenda with key points, then talk through expectations with the person involved so the path ahead feels workable. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026 Remove dough strips from freezer; if too stiff to be workable, let stand at room temperature until malleable and softened slightly but still very cold. — ABC News, 29 June 2026 Done right, this is sound public finance, and perhaps the most workable version of an American sovereign wealth fund yet proposed. — James Broughel, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for workable

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1545, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1843, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of workable was in 1545

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workable

adjective
work·​able ˈwər-kə-bəl How to pronounce workable (audio)
1
: capable of being worked
2
: feasible
a workable solution to the problem

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