calculable

adjective

ˈkal-kyə-lə-bəl How to pronounce calculable (audio)
Definition of calculablenext
as in reliable
worthy of one's trust his performance as a pitcher is as calculable as the daily tides

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Recent Examples of calculable All that remains is determining their modest seed, which is neither entirely within their control nor a calculable preference. — Tim Graham, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2026 Of what fantastical, phenomenal and calculable things Helm is made! — Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025 Similarly, the Sun’s nuclear reactions should be producing regular electron neutrinos, with the energy of those neutrinos falling into an easily calculable range. — Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025 The loss of wages of so many people caught in Ozer’s web is not calculable. — Steve Belanger, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for calculable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calculable
  1. reliable
  2. true
  3. responsible
  4. good
  5. safe
  6. steady
Adjective
  • Nothing Phone Nothing Phone Prime Day Deals The Nothing Phone (4a) combines a striking transparent aesthetic with a vibrant 120Hz AMOLED display and reliable daily performance.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Tonight, the guy who has been most reliable, Chris Sale, is taking the mound for the Braves in this pivotal game.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of reliable
Adjective
  • From its opening moments, Zoe Kazan’s epic, sprawling Netflix adaptation of John Steinbeck’s 1952 novel, East of Eden, announces that the monstrous Cathy Ames (played by Florence Pugh) is the true center of the story.
    — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The true subject of the movie is the power of law, and the erosion of law.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of true
Adjective
  • Lured in by such shiny baubles, the responsible critic should avoid making premature, weepingly sincere pronouncements.
    — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The researchers posit that GLP-1s could make people more responsible decision-makers through a simple injection, a habit that might otherwise take years to cultivate on their own, Platt said.
    — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of responsible
Adjective
  • Lucy’s constant sense of invention sometimes falters under the album’s new, megawatt spotlight, lacking the enticing mystery that gives their best music its power.
    — H.D. Angel, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Among those surveyed, Latinos who didn’t vote in 2024 were more likely than those who had voted to have economic frustrations, like struggling to earn enough money or find a good job.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of good
Adjective
  • According to MoDOT, the full closure will allow construction to be completed quicker, safer and more cost-effectively than keeping lanes open.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Plus, its 18-inch USB cable ensures a fast, stable connection while also being long enough to keep the HDD at a safe distance.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of safe
Adjective
  • That means taking bold swings, alongside crowd-pleasers, with a steady willingness to push boundaries.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Rabid bat detections can vary year-to-year, but Los Angeles County has seen a steady upward trend for more than a decade.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of steady

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“Calculable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calculable. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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