definable

adjective

de·​fin·​able di-ˈfī-nə-bəl How to pronounce definable (audio)
1
: able to be defined
2
: able to be specified to have a particular function or operation
definable keys
definably adverb

Examples of definable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Prizing the appearance of stability over the pursuit of definable national interests, the United States had for years ignored China’s flagrant theft of U.S. intellectual property—not to mention government secrets—and Beijing’s slow-motion takeover attempt in the South China Sea. Elbridge Colby, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2019 So what should a company do when there isn’t a definable mainstream? Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2024 The Overseers had no easily definable responsibilities, save for reporting to Dalio on the goings-on of the other new groups. Rob Copeland, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2023 Using these clear and definable terms facilitates discussion and understanding, ensuring that everyone is on the same page, which in turn leads to collective agreement on a security strategy for the entire organization. Jay Chaudhry, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023 See all Example Sentences for definable 

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Word History

Etymology

define + -able

First Known Use

1610, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of definable was in 1610

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“Definable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/definable. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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