calculable

[ kal-kyuh-luh-buh l ]

/ ˈkæl kyə lə bəl /

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

that can be counted on; reliable.

Origin of calculable

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

cal·cu·la·bil·i·ty, noun cal·cu·la·bly, adverb non·cal·cu·la·ble, adjective non·cal·cu·la·bly, adverb

pre·cal·cu·la·ble, adjective un·cal·cu·la·ble, adjective un·cal·cu·la·bly, adverb

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

calculable

/ (ˈkælkjʊləbəl) /

that may be computed or estimated

predictable; dependable

calculability, noun calculably, adverb