usable

Or use·a·ble

[yoo-zuh-buhl]

adjective

1. available or convenient for use.

   2000 square feet of usable office space.

2. capable of being used.

   That saw is no longer usable.

usable

/ ˈjuːzəbəl /

adjective

1. able to be used

Other Word Forms

• usability noun
• usableness noun
• useability noun
• useableness noun
• usably adverb
• useably adverb
• nonreusable adjective
• nonreuseable adjective
• nonusable adjective
• nonuseable adjective
• reusability noun
• reuseability noun
• reusable adjective
• reuseable adjective
• reusableness noun
• reuseableness noun
• unusable adjective
• unuseable adjective
• unusableness noun
• unuseableness noun
• unusably adverb
• unuseably adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of usable¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Middle French; use, -able

Example Sentences

In experiments, this apigenin stimulated soil bacteria to form protective biofilms, enabling nitrogenase to fix nitrogen in a usable form that the wheat could absorb.

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It also specifically pushed back against fears—promoted by famed short seller Michael Burry—that the usable life of its hardware might be overstated.

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It also specifically pushed back against fears—promoted by famed short seller Michael Burry—that the usable life of its hardware might be overstated.

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Nvidia executives specifically pushed back against suggestions that the usable life of its chips was being artificially extended by customers to avoid depreciation expenses, noting hardware sold six years ago is still being fully utilized.

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Even extremely dry regions contain small amounts of humidity, and certain materials can soak up that moisture and release it as usable drinking water.

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Related Words

• accessible 
• adaptable 
• applicable 
• convenient 
• expendable 
• functional 
• practical 
• profitable 
• serviceable 
• unused 
• useful 
• valid 
• valuable