calculable

[ kal-kyuh-luh-buh l ]

/ ˈkæl kyə lə bəl /

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adjective

determinable by calculation; ascertainable: This map was designed so that distances by road are easily calculable.

that can be counted on; reliable.

Nearby words

calcodynia, calcospherite, calcrete, calcsinter, calcspar, calculable, calculate, calculated, calculated risk, calculating, calculating machine

Origin of calculable

First recorded in 1725–35; calcul(ate) + -able

Related forms

cal·cu·la·bil·i·ty, nouncal·cu·la·bly, adverbnon·cal·cu·la·ble, adjectivenon·cal·cu·la·bly, adverb

pre·cal·cu·la·ble, adjectiveun·cal·cu·la·ble, adjectiveun·cal·cu·la·bly, adverb

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Examples from the Web for calculable

As industry develops, some of the factors of cost become distinguishable, and relatively stable and calculable.
The Principles of Economics|Frank A. Fetter
The sickness or soundness of a consumptive may be a clear and calculable matter.
Eugenics and Other Evils|G. K. Chesterton
The greatest economies of machine-production are found in industries where the demand is largest, steadiest, and most calculable.
The Evolution of Modern Capitalism|John Atkinson Hobson
That definite antecedents bring forth a definite consequent, calculable as a function of them, is what satisfies our intellect.
Creative Evolution|Henri Bergson

Incalculable, in-kal′kū-la-bl, adj. not calculable or able to be reckoned.
Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M)|Various

British Dictionary definitions for calculable

calculable

/ (ˈkælkjʊləbəl) /

adjective

that may be computed or estimated

predictable; dependable

Derived Formscalculability, nouncalculably, adverb

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calculable

adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for calculable

calculable

adjective