controllable (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /kənˈtroʊləbl/

Definition

Able to be managed, influenced, or directed.

Examples

• The new software makes the complex system much more controllable.

• With proper training, the dog became very controllable and well-behaved.

• The spread of the disease is still controllable if we act quickly.

How to Use controllable

controllable by (prepositional phrase)

Able to be controlled by a specific agent or method. — "The temperature is controllable by a simple thermostat."

controllable factors (collocation)

Elements that can be influenced or changed. — "We focused on the controllable factors to improve the project's outcome."

Synonyms of controllable

Words with a similar meaning to controllable:

• manageable
• governable
• directable
• subduable

Antonyms of controllable

Words with the opposite meaning to controllable:

• uncontrollable
• unmanageable

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