actable

adjective

act·​a·​ble ˈak-tə-bəl How to pronounce actable (audio)
: capable of being acted
especially : suitable for performance on the stage
an actable scene
an actable role

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of actable was in 1821

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“Actable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/actable. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.

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