utilizable
- adjective
- /ˈjuːtɪlaɪzəbl/
- Many alternative energy sources are not yet economically utilizable on a large scale.
Examples
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This tool is utilizable.
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After the renovation, the basement space became much more utilizable for storage and meetings.
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The company invested in equipment that was fully utilizable in a variety of manufacturing processes.
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The new software is highly utilizable for various applications.
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The information from the research is highly utilizable in developing new marketing strategies.
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We need to find ways to make this equipment more utilizable for different tasks.
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Her skills are utilizable in various fields, including teaching and consulting.
Synonyms
Fit for a purpose and works well
Possible to do successfully with the tools and conditions we have
Works well enough for use even if not nice
Good enough to do its job
A machine or system that works and can be used
Can be used or developed to gain an advantage
Antonyms
How Useful
Surface Forms
Morphology
utilizable = utilize (transparent) = util + ize + able
The word is transparently built from 'utilize' plus '-able', meaning 'capable of being utilized.'
Etymology
Utilizable comes from the root util-, which means 'useful' and appears in everyday words like utility and utilize, and the ending -able means 'can be'. So, utilizable simply means 'can be used' or fit for practical use.