solvable
/ˈsɒlvəbl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈsɑːlvəbl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈsäl-və-bəl ˈsȯl-/ (ame, mw)
solvable — adjective
- solvablepositive
- more solvablecomparative
- most solvablesuperlative
1. describes a problem, puzzle, or question for which an answer or solution exists
describes a problem, puzzle, or question for which an answer or solution exists and can be found
The murder case was solvable, according to the detective.
collocation: solvable case
Dr. Chen found the equation surprisingly solvable after months of work.
Most crossword puzzles in the Monday paper are easily solvable.
When the kitchen scale gave wrong readings, Lena found the problem was solvable by changing the batteries.
Every riddle Fatima's grandfather told her turned out to be solvable.
- resolvable
more formal; often used for disputes, conflicts, or official matters
- soluble
can mean solvable in formal or mathematical contexts, but primarily means “able to dissolve”
- tractable
formal or academic; emphasises that a problem can be easily handled or processed
- unsolvable
cannot be solved at all
- insoluble
formal equivalent of unsolvable; also means “cannot dissolve”
用法筆記
Typically describes abstract problems — puzzles, equations, crimes, mysteries — rather than physical objects. For substances that dissolve in liquid, use soluble instead.