Main Entry:

us·able

Variant(s):

also use·able \ˈyü-zə-bəl\

Function:

adjective

Date:

14th century

1 : capable of being used 2 : convenient and practicable for use

— us·abil·i·ty \ˌyü-zə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— us·able·ness \ˈyü-zə-bəl-nəs\ noun

— us·ably \-blē\ adverb