doable — able to be done; feasible or achievable
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to be done; feasible or achievable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈduːəbl/
Example Sentences
- Learning to juggle three balls is doable, but five balls? That's my boss's unrealistic expectation!
- The deadline seems tight, but it's still doable if we work efficiently.
- Cooking for 20 people is doable, cooking for my mother-in-law's approval? Impossible!
doable
ADJECTIVE[/ˈduːəbl/]
able to be done; feasible or achievable
a skilled carpenter examines a complex wooden chair that needs repair, holding measuring tools and looking determined. She points to the broken leg while nodding confidently at her assistant. The assistant hands her the right tools as wood glue and clamps sit ready on the workbench. Both characters smile as they realize they have everything needed to fix the chair properly. The broken furniture piece looks challenging but not impossible to repair. a task that is difficult but definitely able to be done and achievable
Making renewable energy viewable and doable!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word emerged in the 16th century by combining the English verb 'do' with the suffix '-able' (meaning capable of or worthy of). It literally means 'capable of being done' and reflects the productive use of '-able' to form adjectives from verbs.
Breakdown
do (perform, execute) + -able (capable of, worthy of being). The suffix '-able' derives from Old French and Latin '-abilis', used to form adjectives indicating possibility or suitability.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Learning to juggle three balls is doable, but five balls? That's my boss's unrealistic expectation!”
“The deadline seems tight, but it's still doable if we work efficiently.”
“Cooking for 20 people is doable, cooking for my mother-in-law's approval? Impossible!”
“The exercise routine is challenging but definitely doable for beginners.”
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