playability

[ pley-uh-bil-i-tee ]

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noun

the quality or state of being playable: Poor graphics and counterintuitive controls negatively affected the playability of the video game.
The sound and playability of vintage instruments depends on how well they are maintained.
Poor graphics and counterintuitive controls negatively affected the playability of the video game.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of playability¹

First recorded in 1880–85; play(able) ( def ) + -ability ( def )

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Example Sentences

The other option is Make more space, which lists temporary files that can be deleted from your Xbox console without affecting the playability of any of your games.

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This is not a problem in terms of playability, but a 3D-printed desert cyclone storm tile will make the game look so much cooler and intimidating, you’ll end up wondering why they didn’t add the piece in the first place.

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That our American game is past hoping for on the score of playability is by no means certain.

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