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.
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I'm sure that the mystery of what happened to the missing pizza is solvable.
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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
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“Solvable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solvable. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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solvable
adjective
solv·able
ˈsäl-və-bəl
ˈsȯl-
: capable of being solved
a solvable problem
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