solvable

adjective

solv·​able ˈsäl-və-bəl 

ˈsȯl-

: capable of being solved, resolved, or explained

a solvable problem/issue

She found the puzzles challenging but solvable.

solvability

ˌsäl-və-ˈbi-lə-tē 

ˌsȯl-

noun

Synonyms of solvable

• resolvable
• feasible
• soluble
• answerable
• explainable

Examples of solvable in a Sentence

I'm sure that the mystery of what happened to the missing pizza is solvable.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adding quantum-safe signatures to a blockchain is a solvable engineering problem, according to Coinbase. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026

Fortunately more partners and resources are coming together around a solvable problem. — Jose Cruz, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

That single change turns debugging in the dark into a solvable problem. — Jacqueline Destefano-Tangorra, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Fuse is breaking down big challenges in fusion energy into small, solvable objectives and has managed to build the world’s first IMG pulser within a span of three years and within the budget. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1655, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for solvable

• irresolvable
• unresolvable
• resolvable
• unsolvable

Kids Definition

solvable

adjective

solv·​able ˈsäl-və-bəl 

ˈsȯl-

: capable of being solved

a solvable problem