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

• 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

This particular simulation, co-designed by me and my co-instructor, was solvable. —Thomas Posey, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025

Bob Hanna, owner of Three Veterans redemption center in New Milford, believes that the problem of fraudulent returns is only solvable with technology. —Angela Eichhorst, Hartford Courant, 22 July 2025

The Real Value Is In The Flow Despite real concerns about bias, overreliance or data privacy, these challenges are solvable when AI is thoughtfully integrated and governed. —John Goodson, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025

All the unchangeable annoyances that plague a renter become solvable problems in the eyes of a new homeowner. —The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 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