Governable: meaning, definitions and examples

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governable

[ ˈɡʌvənəb(ə)l ]

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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.

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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.