workable
adjective
work·able
ˈwər-kə-bəl 
1
: capable of being worked
a workable material
2
: practicable, feasible
a workable system
Examples of workable in a Sentence
I think the plan is quite workable.
Chill the cookie dough until it is more workable.
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Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
How and When to Plant Quinoa Start planting quinoa in the spring as soon as the soil is workable.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
Be honest about what’s workable, and let creativity thrive within boundaries.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Although Rolder’s short arm length could give him some trouble with block-shedding, several workable pieces on his profile likely speak to what Buffalo would go for in its new defense at a reduced cost.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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workable
adjective
work·able
ˈwər-kə-bəl
1
: capable of being worked
2
: feasible
a workable solution to the problem
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