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manageable

/ˈmæn.ɪ.dʒə.bəl/
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Adverb:manageably
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manageable Lexical Profile

manageable Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Able to be controlled, handled, or accomplished without great difficulty.

Example

"Breaking the large research project into smaller phases made the workload much more manageable."

2

Readily guided, directed, or styled without resistance (of a person, animal, or material such as hair).

Example

"The conditioner leaves coarse, curly hair soft and easily manageable."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The silent 'e' at the end of 'manage' is retained before the suffix '-able' to preserve the soft 'g' sound (/dʒ/), preventing the common misspelling 'managable'.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century from the verb 'manage'—which derives from the Italian 'maneggiare' (to handle or train horses), ultimately from Latin 'manus' (hand)—combined with the suffix '-able'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Manageable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/manageable
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