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

“What I extrapolated was this sort of relentless optimism that comes across in their voice. There’s nothing ever wrong and everything is solvable.”

From Los Angeles Times

Among the positive outcomes of the research, gamers reported viewing work as solvable puzzles, and their experience resulted in improved patience in encountering problems and encouraged them to persevere in solving them.

From Science Daily

"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