Governable: meaning, definitions and examples

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governable

 

[ ˈɡʌvənəb(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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.