USABLE


Meaning of USABLE in English

adjective

also use·able ˈyüzəbəl

Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French usable, from user to use + -able

1. : that can be used

a small lake comprises approximately 20 acres, leaving 140 acres usable for burial purposes — U.S. Code

2. : that is convenient and practicable for use

the short story, as a usable form of art, will nevertheless survive — G.H.Genzmer

• us·able·ness noun -es

• us·ably -blē, -li adverb

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