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roadable

roadable

7.3
Able to be driven on public roads like a car
  • adjective
  • /ˈroʊdəbl/
translation icon : transitable
  • Engineers are working to make the prototype fully roadable for everyday use.

Examples

  • The company unveiled a roadable aircraft that can be driven on highways and flown in the sky.

  • Wow, that car looks roadable!

  • A roadable vehicle must meet strict safety standards before it can be sold to the public.

  • Is this vehicle roadable in all states?

  • The new electric vehicle design is fully roadable, making it perfect for city driving.

  • Many people prefer roadable vehicles that can be used both on the highway and off-road.

  • Before buying a car, ensure that it is roadable and meets all safety regulations.

Synonyms

drivable
vsroadable
3 3.4

Something a person can drive or a car can travel on

emphasizes being usable on public roads rather than any surface
roadworthy
vsroadable
1 3.9

Safe and fit to drive on public roads

is about being able to be used on public roads without stressing safety

Surface Forms

roadable positive

Morphology

roadable = road (transparent) = road + able

Formed productively from the noun 'road' + suffix '-able' meaning 'able to be used on roads', which is directly inferable.

Etymology

The word roadable comes from road ('a public way') and the ending -able ('able to'). So a roadable vehicle is literally 'able to go on roads', which is why it means a vehicle you can drive on public roads.