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workable

Workable (adj) means Practical and capable of being put into effect; feasible. Example: “They finally reached a workable compromise.”

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Practical and capable of being put into effect; feasible.
"They finally reached a workable compromise."
"The engineer proposed a workable solution to the drainage problem."

How to use workable

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething that can realistically be done or made to function.

Common pairings
workable solution workable plan a workable compromise

Word forms

more workable comparative, most workable superlative

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Etymology

From "work" plus the suffix "-able," meaning able to be worked or made to function.

Antonyms

non-workable nonworkable unworkable

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Frequently asked questions

What does “workable” mean?

The word “workable” means practical and capable of being put into effect; feasible. In plain terms, something that can realistically be done or made to function.

How do you use “workable” in a sentence?

Here is “workable” used in a sentence: “They finally reached a workable compromise.”

What is the opposite of “workable”?

The opposite of “workable” — its antonyms — are non-workable, nonworkable and unworkable.

What part of speech is “workable”?

“Workable” is an adjective.

Is “workable” a common word?

“Workable” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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