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

By merging extreme-scale computation with the nation’s largest scientific datasets and advanced experimental facilities, the mission aims to compress timelines, expand the range of solvable problems, and give the United States a durable advantage in fields that will shape the next century. —Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 2025

This communication blip is such a solvable problem! —William Earl, Variety, 23 Nov. 2025

California lawmakers could have treated this as a solvable public health emergency, directing transportation agencies to spend money accordingly. —Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 2025

But, despite the time that passes without a suspect in custody growing by the day, Garrett said that does not make the case less solvable. —Megan Forrester, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025

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