solvable

[ sol-vuh-buh l ]
/ ˈsɒl və bəl /

adjective

capable of being solved, as a problem.
Mathematics. (of a group) having a normal series of subgroups in which successive quotient groups are Abelian.
Archaic. soluble(def 1).

Origin of solvable

First recorded in 1640–50; solve + -able

OTHER WORDS FROM solvable

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH solvable

insoluble insolvable unsolvable solvable soluble

Words nearby solvable

solution of contiguity, solution of continuity, solution set, solutizer, solutrean, solvable, solvate, solvation, solvay, solvay process, solve

British Dictionary definitions for solvability

solvable
/ (ˈsɒlvəbəl) /

adjective

another word for soluble (def. 1)

Derived forms of solvable

solvability or solvableness, noun