manageable — able to be controlled, dealt with, or accomplished without great difficulty
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to be controlled, dealt with, or accomplished without great difficulty
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/
Example Sentences
- My hair is finally manageable after using that expensive conditioner.
- The homework load is manageable if you don't procrastinate.
- Breaking the diet into small steps makes it more manageable.
manageable
ADJECTIVE[/ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/]
able to be controlled, dealt with, or accomplished without great difficulty
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the verb 'manage,' which comes from Italian 'maneggiare' (to handle or train a horse), derived from Latin 'manus' (hand). The suffix '-able' means 'capable of being' or 'worthy of being.'
Breakdown
manage (from Italian maneggiare, Latin manus 'hand') + -able (capable of being) = manageable (capable of being managed)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My hair is finally manageable after using that expensive conditioner.”
“The homework load is manageable if you don't procrastinate.”
“Breaking the diet into small steps makes it more manageable.”
“Even my toddler becomes manageable after his afternoon nap.”
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