Playability

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The state or property of being playable. uncountable, usually
  2. 2
    The quality and enjoyability of a game's gameplay. uncountable, usually

    "Mutant Chickens from Mars has great graphics, but the playability is lacking."

Example

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"Mutant Chickens from Mars has great graphics, but the playability is lacking."

Etymology

From play + -ability or playable + -ity.

Related phrases

video game

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