adj Uncommon

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

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 notes

In 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."

Origin: Old French

Rhymes for usable

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

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Frequently asked questions

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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