adj
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usable
YOO-zuh-buhl
Usable (adj) means Able to be used, especially in a practical or convenient way. Example: “The old laptop is slow but still usable for basic tasks.”
adj
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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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more usable
- Superlative
- most usable
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The old laptop is slow but still _____ for basic tasks.
Etymology
From Old French usable, from user, "to use."
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What does “usable” mean?
The word “usable” means able to be used, especially in a practical or convenient way. In plain terms, something that works well enough to actually be used, or that is easy and practical to use.
How do you pronounce “usable”?
“Usable” is pronounced YOO-zuh-buhl (/ˈjuː.zə.bəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “usable” in a sentence?
Here is “usable” used in a sentence: “The old laptop is slow but still usable for basic tasks.”
What part of speech is “usable”?
“Usable” is an adjective.
Where does the word “usable” come from?
The word “usable” comes from Old French. From Old French usable, from user, "to use.".
Is “usable” a common word?
“Usable” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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