usable
usable Lexical Profile
usable Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Able or fit to be used; in working order and suitable for a particular purpose.
"Despite some minor scratches on the screen, the old laptop is still completely usable for basic office tasks."
Convenient, intuitive, and easy for a person to operate or navigate (especially of software, websites, or tools).
"The designers simplified the navigation menu to make the mobile application much more usable for first-time visitors."
Word Nuance & Usage
While 'usable' is the preferred standard spelling in both American and British English, the variant 'useable' is also accepted, particularly in British contexts.
• Rhymes for usable
Word Origin & Etymology
First recorded in the late 14th century from Old French 'usable', derived from the verb 'user' (to use), which traces back to Medieval Latin 'usare' and Classical Latin 'uti' (to make use of).