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
  • But California regulators and consumer watchdogs disagree with AT&T on what constitutes a reliable replacement.
    — Jenny Jarvie Follow, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • OpenAI pulled its endorsement of the coding benchmark and called for a more reliable option.
    — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 9 July 2026
Definition of reliable
Adjective
  • This underscores how Apple's control over its devices, from hardware to software, limits true ownership and poses challenges for long-term digital preservation.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • If religion is corrupted by breaking down the wall of separation, much the same is true of the state.
    — Kenneth Seeskin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of true
Adjective
  • Any actions against those responsible for the structural failure are pending the results of the ongoing investigation, the Department of Buildings said earlier this week.
    — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • In that case, authorities believe the mother was responsible for slaying the family and then killing herself.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of responsible
Adjective
  • From here, the Manchester City defender sprints into the six-yard box to meet the corner, forcing a good save from Dominik Livakovic, with his team-mates unable to scramble the ball over the line.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Graham, who had turned 71 just two days before passing away on Saturday night, was far younger than many of his Senate colleagues and appeared to have been in good health.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Definition of good
Adjective
  • Building proper sharps disposal into your healthcare routine, and sharing these tools with friends and loved ones, helps keep your household, community, and our environment safe.
    — Irina Butler, Boston Herald, 10 July 2026
  • McCarty added that Asylon wants to give aircraft maintainers tools that make inspections faster, safer, and more consistent.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
Definition of safe
Adjective
  • The swings for oil prices halted what had been a steady decline in gasoline prices, and the cost for a gallon climbed a nickel overnight, according to motor club AAA.
    — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Another reason why the outlook for oil is remaining steady is because trading during this conflict has proven the extent of the ample energy supplies from America.
    — Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 9 July 2026
Definition of steady

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