workable
Workable (adj) means Practical and capable of being put into effect; feasible. Example: “They finally reached a workable compromise.”
How to use workable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that can realistically be done or made to function.
Word forms
more workable comparative, most workable superlative
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They finally reached a _____ compromise.
Etymology
From "work" plus the suffix "-able," meaning able to be worked or made to function.
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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.