electable

[ ih-lek-tuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. capable of, or having a reasonable chance of, being elected, elected, as to public office.

Other Words From

• e·lecta·bili·ty noun
• ree·lecta·bili·ty noun
• ree·lecta·ble adjective
• une·lecta·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of electable¹

First recorded in 1875–80; elect + -able

Example Sentences

Even though the consequences of defeat will be dire, though, the 1896 and 1932 contests also provide Democrats with a path for rebuilding their party in a manner that is both liberal and electable.

From Salon

Her choice is Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whom she considers the most electable of the alternatives, giving him a 30% chance of winning the White House.

From Los Angeles Times

Other polls suggest that she would be more electable than Mr Trump next November.

From BBC

“But Trump’s got a lot of baggage, and you’ve got to ask yourself - is Trump really electable? I don’t know.”

From Washington Times

Stung by unexpected Senate losses last year, Republicans in Washington have vowed to take an active role in primaries to help more electable candidates earn the GOP nomination.

From Seattle Times