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actionable

AK-shuh-nuh-buhl

Actionable (adj) means Able to be acted on immediately, especially with practical steps. Example: “The consultant gave the team actionable advice they could use right away.”

adj
1
Able to be acted on immediately, especially with practical steps.
"The consultant gave the team actionable advice they could use right away."
2
Providing sufficient legal grounds to bring a lawsuit.
"The false statement was considered actionable under defamation law."

How to use actionable

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething you can actually act on — either practical advice you can follow, or a wrong serious enough to sue over.

Common pairings
actionable insights actionable advice legally actionable

Word forms

more actionable comparative, actionables plural, most actionable superlative

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Etymology

From action plus the suffix -able.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “actionable” mean?

The word “actionable” means able to be acted on immediately, especially with practical steps. In plain terms, something you can actually act on — either practical advice you can follow, or a wrong serious enough to sue over.

How do you pronounce “actionable”?

“Actionable” is pronounced AK-shuh-nuh-buhl (/ˈæk.ʃə.nə.bəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “actionable” in a sentence?

Here is “actionable” used in a sentence: “The consultant gave the team actionable advice they could use right away.”

What part of speech is “actionable”?

“Actionable” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “actionable” have?

“Actionable” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: able to be acted on immediately, especially with practical steps.

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