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solvable

solvable

7 3.2
A problem you can find an answer to
  • adjective
  • /ˈsɑlvəbl/
translation icon : resoluble
  • The math teacher assured her students that the equation was solvable with the right method.
  • solvable problems
  • technically solvable

I think that's a solvable challenge.

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Examples

  • All this doesn't mean that these problems are not solvable in principle within a capitalist framework.

    Blog text (18)
  • Are some problems solvable then and some problems not solvable?

  • So this game is solvable and we move on to the next one.

  • And so this is a totally solvable problem.

  • This is a solvable problem.

  • And I think to myself, my goodness, like that is such a solvable problem.

  • Food increasingly seemed like a solvable, scientific problem because of advances in the new field of nutrition.

    Academic text (2014)
  • For a moment, everything in their immediate line of view seemed solvable, achievable.

  • Our proposed method is designed to help identify solvable problems and, if necessary, reject or modify preexisting questions.

    Academic text (2002)
  • On first sight, "What does quality mean today?" is a factual question, solvable by consulting an up-to-date dictionary.

    Academic text (1994)

Synonyms

answerable
vssolvable
2 3.6

Able to be solved or explained, for example a question

is used more for problems than only for questions
surmountable
vssolvable
2 4.8

Possible to get past or deal with

focuses on reaching an outcome rather than clearing barriers
soluble
vssolvable
1 5.0

Can be understood or made clear

has identical meaning but is a different form or spelling
resolvable
vssolvable
1 4.4

A problem that can be solved or fixed

focuses more on settling situations than on puzzles
fixable
vssolvable
1 3.2

Can be decided, like a time or price

refers to reaching a resolution for an issue rather than arranging details
figure-outable
vssolvable
  • Informal
7.7

Someone can understand or solve it if they try

is more formal and neutral without stressing effort
accomplishable
vssolvable
4.7

Something you can do

is about finding a way through puzzles rather than finishing any task

Antonyms

8 5.3

Not possible to find an answer

How Solvable

tractable
3 7.4
solvable
7 3.2
difficult
1.6
insoluble
3 7.5

Surface Forms

solvable positive

Morphology

solvable = solve (transparent) = solve + able

The adjective is directly formed from the verb 'solve' with the productive suffix '-able' meaning 'capable of being'.

Etymology

The word solvable comes from the verb solve, which comes from the Latin solvere meaning 'to loosen'. Think of untying a knot: a solvable problem is one you can 'loosen' or fix.