Governable: meaning, definitions and examples
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governable
[ ˈɡʌvənəb(ə)l ]
in a political context
Capable of being governed or controlled; submissive to authority.
Synonyms
compliant, manageable, obedient
Examples of usage
- The new regulations aim to make the company more governable.
- Children can be very governable if they are raised with clear rules and expectations.
in a personal context
Able to be controlled or guided; responsive to direction.
Synonyms
compliant, manageable, obedient
Examples of usage
- His temper, though fiery, was governable by his sense of duty.
- The horse was well-trained and highly governable.
Translations
Translations of the word "governable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 governável
🇮🇳 शासनीय
🇩🇪 regierbar
🇮🇩 dapat diatur
🇺🇦 керований
🇵🇱 zarządzalny
🇯🇵 統治可能 (とうちかのう)
🇫🇷 gouvernable
🇪🇸 gobernable
🇹🇷 yönetilebilir
🇰🇷 통제 가능한
🇸🇦 قابل للحكم
🇨🇿 ovladatelný
🇸🇰 ovládateľný
🇨🇳 可治理的
🇸🇮 obvladljiv
🇮🇸 stjórnanlegur
🇰🇿 басқарылатын
🇬🇪 მართვადი
🇦🇿 idarəolunan
🇲🇽 gobernable
Word origin
The word 'governable' originated from the combination of 'govern' + '-able'. The term 'govern' comes from the Old French 'governer' and the Latin 'gubernare', both meaning 'to steer, to direct'. The suffix '-able' is used to form adjectives meaning 'capable of, fit for'. Therefore, 'governable' refers to something that is capable of being governed or controlled.
See also: governability, governance, governing, government, governmental, governor, governors, ungovernable, ungoverned.