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workable

 

[ ˈwərkəbəl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

in a job or project context

Capable of being successfully worked on or carried out; feasible.

Synonyms

doable, feasible, practicable, viable

Examples of usage

  • This plan is very workable and can be implemented easily.
  • The proposed changes are not workable in the current environment.
Context #2 | Adjective

in a relationship context

Capable of functioning effectively together, especially as a team.

Synonyms

collaborative, cooperative, harmonious, productive

Examples of usage

  • They have a workable relationship that allows them to collaborate efficiently.
  • Effective communication is key to maintaining a workable partnership.
Context #3 | Noun

in a legal context

A document or agreement that is suitable for being worked on or implemented.

Synonyms

agreement, arrangement, contract, deal

Examples of usage

  • The lawyers are reviewing the workable contract before finalizing the deal.
  • It's essential to have a workable agreement in place to avoid misunderstandings.

Translations

Translations of the word "workable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exequível

🇮🇳 कार्यशील

🇩🇪 brauchbar

🇮🇩 dapat dikerjakan

🇺🇦 придатний до роботи

🇵🇱 wykonalny

🇯🇵 実行可能な

🇫🇷 exécutable

🇪🇸 ejecutable

🇹🇷 uygulanabilir

🇰🇷 작업 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل للعمل

🇨🇿 provozuschopný

🇸🇰 realizovateľný

🇨🇳 可行的

🇸🇮 izvedljiv

🇮🇸 færandi

🇰🇿 іске асырылатын

🇬🇪 სრულფასოვანი

🇦🇿 icra edilə bilən

🇲🇽 ejecutable

Etymology

The word 'workable' originated in the mid-19th century, combining 'work' and '-able' to form a term describing something capable of being worked on or carried out. It emphasizes the practicality and feasibility of a plan, idea, or relationship. Over time, 'workable' has become a commonly used adjective in various contexts, reflecting its importance in assessing the viability and effectiveness of different situations.

See also: coworker, coworkers, hardworking, overwork, rework, reworking, unworkability, unworkable, work, workability, workableness, workaholic, workaround, workbench, worker, workers, workforce, working, worklessness, workload, workmanship, workmates, workmen, workout, workplace, works, workshop, workstation, worktable, worktop, workwear, workweek.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,332, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.