workable

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adjective

work·​able ˈwər-kə-bəl 

1

: capable of being worked

a workable material

2

: practicable, feasible

a workable system

workability

ˌwər-kə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

workableness

ˈwər-kə-bəl-nəs 

noun

workability

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noun

work·​abil·​i·​ty ˌwərkəˈbilətē 

ˌwə̄k-, 

ˌwəik-, 

-lətē, 

-i

: the quality or state of being workable

Synonyms of workable

Adjective

• possible
• achievable
• feasible
• viable
• attainable

Examples of workable in a Sentence

Adjective

I think the plan is quite workable.

Chill the cookie dough until it is more workable.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The first workable global AI safety agreement will not be built on trust. — Shlomit Wagman, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026

The report argues that available capital is not enough without investable projects offering predictable revenue, workable risk allocation, a path to profitability within three to five years and continuous financing over seven to 15 years. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

The silicone-free cream is rich enough to cushion dry curls as they’re stretched or diffused but still workable across curl patterns. — Polly Blitzer, Glamour, 9 Sep. 2026

Your practical instincts can help turn emotion into a workable agreement. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1545, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1843, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for workable

• unworkable

Kids Definition

workable

adjective

work·​able ˈwər-kə-bəl 

1

: capable of being worked

2

: feasible

a workable solution to the problem