solvable

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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

solvability

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noun

solv·​abil·​i·​ty

-lətē, 

-i—see solve

: the quality or state of being solvable

Synonyms of solvable

Adjective

• resolvable
• feasible
• soluble
• answerable
• explainable

Examples of solvable in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Every project simply led to the next one because the next problem suddenly looked solvable. — New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026

By making some robotics challenges appear more solvable, the latest AI techniques have also inspired many more people to dedicate their professional careers to robotics. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026

The same research that documented the coverage losses also traced the harm to administrative friction, which is a solvable problem. — Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 2 June 2026

The real, solvable issue is the lack of modern security infrastructure—like lighting and surveillance in our shopping plazas—which is a practical engineering challenge, not a systemic failure. — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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