Synonyms for workable
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Capable of functioning.
They came up with a workable solution, until they could think of something better.
Related words
- Word family
- workableness
Example sentences
- viable Tom didn't think his boss's plan was a viable one.
- feasible At first blush, Tom's suggestion seemed feasible.
- practicable The new plan was accounted practicable.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| workable | falling | |
| viable | steady | |
| feasible | falling | |
| practicable | falling | |
| executable | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- viable3
- 8 letters
- possible3, feasible3
- 10 letters
- executable
- 11 letters
- practicable4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (viable3 = 3 syllables).