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 Word Forms

• 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 is “the proposition that a diverse workforce is essential to serve a diverse customer base, to gain legitimacy in the eyes of a diverse public, and to generate workable solutions within a global economy.”

From Salon

The BBC understands the former foreign secretary believed a workable solution was in progress and a statement of intent about how the funds would be used was being drawn up by the foundation.

From BBC

Indeed, they had been led to believe that while no one loved the regulations — there were compromises made by parties on all sides — they had come together to find workable agreements.

From Los Angeles Times

The National Farmers' Union said it was "essential that Defra refocuses efforts" on coming up with a workable avian influenza vaccination plan for the UK.

From BBC

The two neighbours may yet find a workable solution on immigration which is acceptable to both – President Sheinbaum has said the key is dialogue and keeping the channels of communication open.

From BBC

Related Words

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