doable

adjective

do·​able ˈdü-ə-bəl 

: able to be done or attained : achievable, possible

It will be difficult, but it's still doable.

You wouldn't want your first outside venture to be in Fiji or something. Pennsylvania is very doable. It's not far from here.

—Mitchel Etess

The format is arranged to present a dish's original recipe in Latin, then translate and modernize it so that it is more doable than not.

—Richard Flaste

Synonyms

• achievable
• attainable
• feasible
• possible
• practicable
• realizable
• viable
• workable

Examples of doable in a Sentence

the assignment will be just barely doable in the time allowed

Recent Examples on the Web

Adding plumbing outdoors is typically very doable, making this an easy and very satisfying addition for any bath lovers. —Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2024

Focus on what’s doable and will promote comfort and joy. —Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 4 July 2024

Using the Sun as a power source, the water splitting is probably doable. —Thomas Orlando, Discover Magazine, 9 Aug. 2024

Definitely doable in the Northeast and the Midwest, the schedule lines up perfectly a couple of times a year. —The Indianapolis Star, 26 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from don "to do entry 1" + -able -able

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

doable

adjective

do·​able

ˈdü-ə-bəl

: capable of being done