Usable: meaning, definitions and examples

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usable

 

[ ˈjuːzəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in general use

Able to be used or put into effect; practical.

Synonyms

applicable, functional, practical, serviceable

Examples of usage

  • These products are safe, reliable, and usable.
  • The software has a simple interface that makes it very usable.
  • The instructions were clear and the equipment was easily usable.
Context #2 | Adjective

computing

Capable of being used.

Synonyms

accessible, functional, user-friendly

Examples of usage

  • The new app is very user-friendly and highly usable.
  • The website's layout is intuitive and extremely usable.
Context #3 | Adjective

easily handled or managed

Capable of being handled, managed, or dealt with.

Synonyms

dealable, manageable, practicable, workable

Examples of usage

  • The situation was difficult but ultimately usable.
  • Despite the challenges, the data was still usable for analysis.

Translations

Translations of the word "usable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 utilizável

🇮🇳 उपयोगी

🇩🇪 verwendbar

🇮🇩 dapat digunakan

🇺🇦 придатний

🇵🇱 użyteczny

🇯🇵 使用可能な (shiyou kanou na)

🇫🇷 utilisable

🇪🇸 utilizable

🇹🇷 kullanılabilir

🇰🇷 사용할 수 있는 (sayonghal su inneun)

🇸🇦 قابل للاستخدام

🇨🇿 použitelný

🇸🇰 použiteľný

🇨🇳 可用的 (kě yòng de)

🇸🇮 uporaben

🇮🇸 nytjanlegur

🇰🇿 пайдалануға жарамды

🇬🇪 გამოყენებადი

🇦🇿 istifadə edilə bilən

🇲🇽 utilizable

Etymology

The word 'usable' originated from the Middle English word 'usen', meaning 'to use'. It first appeared in the 15th century. Over time, 'usable' evolved to its current form and usage, becoming a common adjective to describe something that can be effectively utilized or put into practical application.

See also: abuse, disuse, disused, misuse, misused, overuse, peruse, reusableness, reuse, reusing, underuse, unusable, unused, usability, usage, used, useful, usefully, usefulness, useless, uselessness, users, using, usual, utensil, utilize.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,128, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.