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Definition of runnable

runnable

/ˈrʌnəbəl/
run · na · ble
Plural:runnables
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• adjective

1

Capable of being run, operated, or executed, especially with reference to computer software, code, or machinery.

Example

"The developer compiled the source code into a standalone runnable file for testing."

2

Suitable or safe to be traversed by running on foot or by paddling in a boat, such as a trail or river rapids.

Example

"After the spring snowmelt subsided, the steep canyon rapids finally became runnable for experienced kayakers."

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• noun

1

In computing, an object, task, or piece of code that can be scheduled and executed by a thread or processor.

Example

"The thread pool queues each incoming runnable until a worker thread becomes available."

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• Rhymes for runnable

• Nearby Words

runed
rung
runic
runnable
runner
runner bean
runner beans

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