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drivability

American

[drahy-vuh-bil-i-tee] / ˌdraɪ vəˈbɪl ɪ ti /

Or driveability

noun

Automotive.

the degree of smoothness and steadiness of acceleration of an automotive vehicle.

The automatic transmission has been improved to give the new model better drivability.

Etymology

Origin of drivability

First recorded in 1970–75; drive + -ability

Example Sentences

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Consider the drivability problem fixed, just in time to enjoy the Tiguan’s many creature comforts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

We have to keep the eyes open that we had issues in Bahrain in terms of reliability and we need to fix the issue of drivability.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2023

The ethanol industry says the fuel is one of the most tested in history and has no effect on vehicle drivability.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2022

But the 10 percent will make a big difference in drivability, off-road capability, towing capability, and things like that.

From The Verge • Oct. 19, 2021

“It is rare for there to be a drivability problem,” he said.

From New York Times • Oct. 18, 2015

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