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usable
adjective us·able \ˈyü-zə-bəl\
: capable of being used : in good enough condition to be used
Full Definition of USABLE
1
: capable of being used
2
: convenient and practicable for use
— us·abil·i·ty \ˌyü-zə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— us·able·ness \ˈyü-zə-bəl-nəs\ noun
— us·ably \-blē\ adverb
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Variants of USABLE
us·able also use·able \ˈyü-zə-bəl\
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First Known Use of USABLE
14th century
Related to USABLE
- Synonyms
- available, employable, exploitable, fit, functional, operable, practicable, serviceable, useful
- Antonyms
- impracticable, inoperable, nonfunctional, unavailable, unemployable, unusable
USABLE Defined for Kids
usable
adjective us·able \ˈyü-zə-bəl\
Definition of USABLE for Kids
: suitable or fit for use <He saves things that might someday be usable.>
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