adj
usable
YOO-zuh-buhl
adj
1
Able to be used, especially in a practical or convenient way.
"The old laptop is slow but still usable for basic tasks."
"The app's new layout is far more usable than the last version."
How to Use Usable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that works well enough to actually be used, or that is easy and practical to use.
Common pairings
usable space
highly usable
still usable
Word Forms
more usable comparative, most usable superlative
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Etymology
From Old French usable, from user, "to use."