adj
Uncommon
manageable
MA-nihd-zhuhbl
Manageable (adj) means Able to be controlled, handled, or dealt with without excessive difficulty. Example: “Breaking the project into manageable chunks made it far less stressful.”
adj
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Able to be controlled, handled, or dealt with without excessive difficulty.
"Breaking the project into manageable chunks made it far less stressful."
"Her symptoms are now manageable with daily medication."
How to use manageable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething you can realistically handle or keep under control, as opposed to overwhelming.
Common pairings
manageable size
a manageable workload
keep something manageable
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more manageable
- Superlative
- most manageable
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Etymology
From manage plus the suffix -able ("capable of").
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What does “manageable” mean?
The word “manageable” means able to be controlled, handled, or dealt with without excessive difficulty. In plain terms, something you can realistically handle or keep under control, as opposed to overwhelming.
How do you pronounce “manageable”?
“Manageable” is pronounced MA-nihd-zhuhbl (/ˈmænəd͡ʒəb(ə)l/ in IPA).
How do you use “manageable” in a sentence?
Here is “manageable” used in a sentence: “Breaking the project into manageable chunks made it far less stressful.”
What part of speech is “manageable”?
“Manageable” is an adjective.
Is “manageable” a common word?
“Manageable” is an uncommon word in modern English.
