solvable

adjective

solv·​able ˈsäl-və-bəl How to pronounce solvable (audio)
ˈsȯl-
: capable of being solved, resolved, or explained
a solvable problem/issue
She found the puzzles challenging but solvable.
solvability noun

Examples of solvable in a Sentence

I'm sure that the mystery of what happened to the missing pizza is solvable.
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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 See all Example Sentences for solvable 

Word History

First Known Use

1655, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of solvable was in 1655

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“Solvable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solvable. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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solvable

adjective
solv·​able ˈsäl-və-bəl How to pronounce solvable (audio)
ˈsȯl-
: capable of being solved
a solvable problem
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