Playable

//ˈpleɪəbəl// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
A character in a game who may be chosen as the player character.

Adjective

1
Able to be played. not-comparable
"Not all compact discs are playable in car stereos."
2
Of a move, giving a reasonable result; able to be played without losing. not-comparable
"Is MAGICS a playable word in Scrabble?"
3
Of a game, able to be played and enjoyed. not-comparable
"Some of the most playable games tend to be those that've been around the longest: the Breakout/Arkanoid/Batty imitators for instance, or, as here, the Asteroids clones."

Adjective

1
capable of or suitable for being played or played on wordnet

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

"Not all compact discs are playable in car stereos."

Etymology

From play + -able.

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