This solution is not workable in the long term.
Source: tatoeba (6219022)
Workable
Synonyms for "workable" (142 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (29)
Adjective(9 words)
Noun(3 words)
Verb(1 words)
Strong matches (42)
Adjective(22 words)
enforceableenforceable agreementenforceable legal ruleexecutablefeasible solutionfixablefunctionalfunctional chartfunctional conceptfunctional featurefunctional management teamfunctional objectsfunctional outputfunctional propertyfunctional roles in classfunctional spherefunctional structurefunctional valueimplementablelong term viability
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maintainablematerializable idea
Noun(9 words)
Adverb(3 words)
more usable interfacemore usable resourcesmost usable item
Determiner(1 words)
most usable method
Related words (71)
negotiableopen to solutionoperableoperatableovercomableperformableplasticpliablepossiblepracticablepracticalpragmaticpragmaticalrealizableresolvableserviceablesoftsolublesolvablesuperable
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Adjective(36 words)
operableoperationaloperational planningoperational targetpassablepractical activitypractical approachpractical descriptorpractical experimentspractical interpretationpractical personpractical reportpractical skillpractical skillspractical taskpractical valuepragmatic importancepragmatic performance rubricpragmatic shiftrealistic
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realistic drawingrealistic movementrealistic viewserviceabletenableusableusable approachusable energiesusable energy formusable energy sourceusable energy supplyusable fuelusable materialsusable poweruseableutilizable
Noun(10 words)
operational definitionphysically possiblepractical abilitypractical applicationpragmatic methodsound instructional principleunfrozen soilusable resourcesutilizable toolsviable energy source
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: feasible, practicable, viable, achievable, actable.
- Sentence evidence is available for workable, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "workable".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "workable"
Keep "workable" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "workable" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "workable", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "workable" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entriesMore specific
8 entriesdoable optionfeasible planfunctional circuitoperable componentpractical methodusable interfaceviable solutionworking prototype
Collocations
6 entriesworkable approachworkable designworkable hypothesisworkable planworkable scheduleworkable solution
Inflections
2 entriesmore workablemost workable
Derivations
2 entriessimilar
1 entriesSample sentences
13 total sentences available.
I'm sure we can find a workable solution.
Source: tatoeba (6289399)
Data scientists need workable data frames.
Source: tatoeba (9142599)
That sounds like a workable plan.
Source: tatoeba (9679434)
Showing 4 of 13 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "workable"?
Closest matches include feasible, practicable, viable, achievable, actable.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "workable"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.