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

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 notes

In plain EnglishSomething you can realistically handle or keep under control, as opposed to overwhelming.

Common pairings

manageable size a manageable workload keep something manageable

Word forms

more manageable comparative, most manageable superlative

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Etymology

From manage plus the suffix -able ("capable of").

Rhymes for manageable

able fable cable table viable liable stable tenable parable affable amiable notable

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Frequently asked questions

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.