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usable

/ˈjuː.zə.bəl/

Meanings
  • Adjective

    Capable of being used or utilized.

  • Adjective

    Able to be employed or applied.


Antonyms

unusable
Synonyms

user-friendliness
Rhymes
Words rhyming with usable
table , stable , grapple , noble
Homophones
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  1. Usable (English) : Capable of being used

  2. Usable (English) : Relating to use

  3. Usable (English) : Having the power or right to use

  4. Usable (English) : Being used


Variants
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usable , usableness , usablenesses , usably , useable
Forms
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usably, more usable, most usable


Etymology
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From Old French usable, from usager, to use.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'usability' is often used in the field of human-computer interaction to describe the ease of use and efficiency of a computer system or website.

  2. The term 'usable' was first used in English in the 14th century.

  3. The word 'usable' comes from the Old French word 'usable', which means 'to use'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Functional: Refers to an item or system that serves its intended purpose.

  2. Efficient: Refers to an item or system that minimizes waste and maximizes productivity.

  3. User-friendly: Refers to an item or system that is easy and intuitive to use.


Culture
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The term 'usable' has been used extensively in various fields such as design, engineering, and technology to describe items or systems that are functional and efficient.

How to Memorize "usable"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a tool or object that is being used effectively.
    - Imagine a system that is functioning optimally.
    - Think of a design that is user-friendly.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'usable' with the idea of functionality.
    - Link it to the concept of efficiency.
    - Connect it to the idea of user-friendliness.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym F.U.N. to remember the meaning of usable: Functional, Usable, and Necessary.
    - Remember that usable items are those that are Efficient, Functional, and User-friendly.
    - Think of the word 'usable' as being synonymous with 'effective' or 'productive'.


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