utilizable
utilizable — adjective
- utilizablepositive
- more utilizablecomparative
- most utilizablesuperlative
1. If something is utilizable, it can be put to practical use — especially of a sub
If something is utilizable, it can be put to practical use — especially of a substance, resource, or space that is available and can serve a concrete function.
Mauricio found that the old barn was still utilizable as a workshop.
The lab team has shown that utilizable protein can be extracted from discarded coffee grounds and citrus peels.
present perfect + passive: can be extracted from [specific source]
Nia checks whether the broken screen is still utilizable for spare parts.
The engineers determined that only 12 percent of the reclaimed timber was utilizable for structural beams.
Ritu's clever design makes rainwater utilizable for drinking even in dry regions.
- usable
the everyday equivalent; 'utilizable' is more formal and typically appears in technical contexts
- exploitable
emphasises turning something to profit or strategic gain, sometimes with negative overtones
- serviceable
suggests something is functional and fit for purpose, though not necessarily optimal
- unusable
the direct opposite; cannot be used at all
- impractical
not suited to real-world application
用法筆記
Formal and technical. In everyday speech, 'usable' is the natural choice; 'utilizable' belongs in scientific, engineering, or policy writing.