English Explanatory Dictionary

controllable

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Able to be controlled; subject to regulation or command.
noun
  1. Any factor that can be controlled.

Pronunciation

/kənˈtɹoʊləbəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-controllable.wav

Word forms

controllable more controllable most controllable controllables

Etymology

From control + -able.

Synonyms

governable manageable tractable amenable biddable complaisant compliant controllable docile indulgent maniable meek passive pliant rulable yielding

Antonyms

refractory uncontrollable

Related words

control controllability controllableness controllably

Derived words

incontrollable noncontrollable photocontrollable
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