solvable

adjective

solv·​able ˈsäl-və-bəl 

ˈsȯl-

: capable of being solved, resolved, or explained

a solvable problem/issue

She found the puzzles challenging but solvable.

solvability

ˌsäl-və-ˈbi-lə-tē 

ˌsȯl-

noun

Synonyms

• answerable
• explainable
• explicable
• resolvable
• soluble

Examples of solvable in a Sentence

I'm sure that the mystery of what happened to the missing pizza is solvable.

Recent Examples on the Web

Since the creation of the state of Israel in 1948, the only moments when the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has seemed potentially solvable have been times when the United States has taken charge. —Jonah Blank, Foreign Affairs, 27 Nov. 2024

Yet history shows that air pollution is a solvable problem. —Umair Irfan, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018

Despite the alarming statistics, Vaughn is hopeful that postpartum depression is solvable. —Dr. Esther Zusstone, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2024

Importantly, don’t avoid whatever conflict might arise; power through it, communicate unconditional acceptance of one another and do your best to recognize when a problem is or isn’t solvable. —Mark Travers, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1655, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

solvable

adjective

solv·​able ˈsäl-və-bəl 

ˈsȯl-

: capable of being solved

a solvable problem