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Synonyms

actionable

American  
[ak-shuh-nuh-buhl] / ˈæk ʃə nə bəl /

adjective

  1. furnishing ground for a lawsuit.

  2. liable to a lawsuit.

  3. ready to go or be put into action; ready for use.

    to retrieve actionable copy from a computer.


actionable British  
/ ˈækʃənəbəl /

adjective

  1. law affording grounds for legal action

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of actionable

First recorded in 1585–95; action + -able

Example Sentences

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Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli caught and passed Lewis Hamilton to win an action-packed sprint race at the British Grand Prix.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

With an ensemble cast led by Emily Blunt and Josh O'Connor, the action-packed Universal film follows an effort to reveal a decades-long coverup of extraterrestrial visitations.

From Barron's • Jun. 21, 2026

The songstress may well be attempting to minimize her personal admin before embarking on a very action-packed summer of concert dates.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Rhames is the only actor besides Tom Cruise to appear in every installment of the action-packed film franchise.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

With a blistering top speed of 25 kph, it's not an action-packed thrill ride.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

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