doable

[ doo-uh-buhl ]

adjective

1. capable of being done. done. do.

doable

/ ˈduːəbəl /

adjective

1. capable of being done; practical

Word History and Origins

Origin of doable¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; do ¹, -able

Example Sentences

Try any of the following steps, whichever feels easiest and most doable right now.

From Salon

As he grew more adept at communicating, his behaviors improved to the point that since the Concord Book Festival could be reached by car, it was doable.

From Salon

A challenge, for sure — but a doable one.

From Los Angeles Times

There are also some practical elements that make it more doable for McCullum.

From BBC

“That little break, I think, was really good for him. Now we can look and see a sprint for September, and that’s certainly doable for Freddie.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• businesslike
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• pragmatic
• rational
• reasonable
• sane
• sensible
• sober
• workable