Finesentence mobile logo
Sign in Login / Register

Controllable: meaning, definitions and examples

⚙️
Add to dictionary

controllable

 

[ kənˈtroʊləbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in psychology

Able to be controlled or managed with ease.

Synonyms

governable, manageable, regulatable.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

arrow down
Word Description / Examples
controllable

Used when talking about something that can be directed or manipulated without much effort or resistance.

  • The robot is small and controllable using a remote
  • Her emotions were controllable even under stress
manageable

Used when referring to tasks, situations, or things that are within one's capacity to handle or manage well.

  • The project is complex but manageable
  • She found her workload much more manageable after organizing her schedule
regulatable

Used mainly in technical or legal contexts to refer to something that can be controlled or maintained by rules or regulations.

  • This chemical substance is regulatable by the environmental agency
  • The economic market is considered regulatable by implementing strict policies
governable

Used when discussing something or someone that can be ruled, overseen, or directed, often in the context of authority or leadership.

  • The newly formed nation was governable under the leadership of the elected officials
  • The student's behavior was governable with the right disciplinary measures

Examples of usage

  • It is important to have a controllable environment for the experiment.
  • She found it difficult to work in an uncontrollable situation.
  • The new software is user-friendly and highly controllable.
  • The controllable factors in the study were carefully monitored.
  • He demonstrated that his emotions were controllable in stressful situations.

Translations

Translations of the word "controllable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 controlável

🇮🇳 नियंत्रणीय

🇩🇪 kontrollierbar

🇮🇩 terkendali

🇺🇦 керований

🇵🇱 kontrolowalny

🇯🇵 制御可能な (せいぎょかのうな)

🇫🇷 contrôlable

🇪🇸 controlable

🇹🇷 kontrol edilebilir

🇰🇷 제어 가능한 (jeo-e ganeunghan)

🇸🇦 قابل للتحكم

🇨🇿 ovladatelný

🇸🇰 ovládateľný

🇨🇳 可控的 (kě kòng de)

🇸🇮 obvladljiv

🇮🇸 stjórnanlegur

🇰🇿 басқарылатын

🇬🇪 კონტროლირებადი

🇦🇿 idarəolunan

🇲🇽 controlable

Etymology

The word 'controllable' originated from the verb 'control', which comes from the Middle English 'controllen', from Old French 'contreroller', from 'contre-' (against) + 'roller' (to roll, check). The concept of control has been essential in various fields such as psychology, engineering, and management, where the ability to manage or regulate outcomes is crucial.

See also: control, controlability, controllability, controlled, controlledly, controller, controllers, controlling, controls, incontrollable, uncontrollability, uncontrollable, uncontrollably, uncontrolled.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,731, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.