solvable

[ sol-vuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. capable of being solved, as a problem.
2. Mathematics. (of a group) having a normal series of subgroups in which successive quotient groups are Abelian.
3. Archaic. soluble ( def 1 ).

ˈsolvable

/ ˈsɒlvəbəl /

adjective

1. another word for soluble

Derived Forms

• ˌsolvaˈbility, noun

Other Words From

• solva·bili·ty solva·ble·ness noun
• nonsolv·a·bili·ty noun
• non·solva·ble adjective
• non·solva·ble·ness noun
• un·solva·ble adjective
• un·solva·ble·ness noun
• un·solva·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of solvable¹

First recorded in 1640–50; solve + -able

Example Sentences

"Lead is the most easily solvable problem that we have. We know where it is, and we know how to avoid it. It's just a matter of taking action."

From Science Daily

The problems we face are difficult but solvable.

From Los Angeles Times

The good news is that this problem is solvable.

From Salon

“This is such a solvable problem,” says Hedges, the Montana environmentalist critical of coal mining.

From Los Angeles Times

"Climate change it is a big challenge, but a solvable one."

From Salon