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

• answerable
• explainable
• explicable
• resolvable
• soluble

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

Classical Competition: As classical algorithms and hardware improve, some problems previously thought to demonstrate quantum supremacy may become solvable with classical methods. —Dorit Dor, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025

With infinite money and resources, most problems seem solvable. —Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 1 Feb. 2025

While some solvable problems are clear to the naked eye — like a leaky faucet or an empty fridge — others are invisible. —Mark Travers, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025

Structure loss in wildfires is a solvable problem, but the key is making mitigation technologies more affordable for retrofits and integrating them into building codes for new construction. —Jamie Gold, Forbes, 18 Mar. 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