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
A machine or system that works and can be used
Can be used or developed to gain an advantage
Good enough to do its job
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.