workable

[ wur-kuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. practicable or feasible:

   He needs a workable schedule.

2. capable of or suitable for being worked. worked.

workable

/ ˈwɜːkəbəl /

adjective

1. practicable or feasible
2. able to be worked

Derived Forms

• ˌworkaˈbility, noun

Other Words From

• worka·bili·ty worka·ble·ness noun
• unwork·a·bili·ty noun
• un·worka·ble adjective noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of workable¹

First recorded in 1535–45; work + -able

Example Sentences

It was here that much of the work to turn his and d’Hérelle’s observations into workable medicines took place.

From Salon

And with an almost full stable of relievers available Sunday, Roberts felt another workable script was in place.

From Los Angeles Times

Coming out of Week 6 bye, can coach Sean McVay devise a workable plan to once again turn around a Rams team on the brink of falling out of the playoff race?

From Los Angeles Times

PROS: Proximity to population centers and workable public transit and access to San Francisco Bay.

From Los Angeles Times

The governor on Sunday also announced that his administration has enlisted leaders in the field to help the state create workable protections for the deployment of AI, focusing on analyzing its capabilities and risks.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• applicable
• doable
• practicable
• practical
• useful
• viable