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Definition of playable

playable

/ˈpleɪ.ə.bəl/
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playable Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Capable of or suitable for being played, especially regarding a game, musical piece, or media recording.

Example

"The software developer released a playable demo of the upcoming adventure game."

2

Able to be directly controlled and operated by the player rather than by the computer (of a character in a video game or tabletop game).

Example

"Completing the final quest unlocks three bonus playable characters."

3

In a condition suitable for a sporting match or game to take place (of a field, pitch, court, or ball).

Example

"Despite the overnight rain, the groundskeeper declared the turf playable before kickoff."

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• Rhymes for playable

• Nearby Words

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playa
playability
playable
playact
playacting
playback

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