solvable

adjective

solv·​able ˈsäl-və-bəl How to pronounce solvable (audio)
ˈsȯl-
: capable of being solved, resolved, or explained
a solvable problem/issue
She found the puzzles challenging but solvable.
solvability noun

Examples of solvable in a Sentence

I'm sure that the mystery of what happened to the missing pizza is solvable.
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The good news is that most of the problems raised within our study are solvable. Ann Kellams, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025 Consultants must master the art of breaking down complex problems into solvable parts and sharpen their judgment through pattern recognition. Ruth Umoh, Fortune, 25 Sep. 2025 But with the right policy—carbon tax, border levies, clean procurement—that equation looks increasingly solvable. Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025 Small Wins, Scalable Impact Big challenges are easier to tackle when broken into smaller, solvable components. Jim O'Brien, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for solvable

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First Known Use

1655, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of solvable was in 1655

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“Solvable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solvable. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

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solvable

adjective
solv·​able ˈsäl-və-bəl How to pronounce solvable (audio)
ˈsȯl-
: capable of being solved
a solvable problem
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