work·a·ble

[wur-kuh-buhl]
adjective
1.
practicable or feasible: He needs a workable schedule.
2.
capable of or suitable for being worked.

Origin:
1535–45; work + -able

work·a·bil·i·ty, work·a·ble·ness, noun
un·work·a·bil·i·ty, noun
un·work·a·ble, adjective, noun
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workable (ˈwɜːkəbəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  practicable or feasible
2.  able to be worked
 
worka'bility
 
n
 
'workableness
 
n

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Workable is always a great word to know.
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Example sentences
Eventually you must always figure out which of your possible solutions are
  workable and which are not.
Even the wildest, craziest ideas can sometimes trigger a workable solution, so
  you don't want to discourage anyone.
The income tax increases, on the other hand, are both workable and necessary.
Wolves are trainable and workable and make loving companions.
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