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playable

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate UK //plˈeɪəbəl// playable

adj. describing a game that is fun to play or a piece of music that is not too difficult to perform. It can also mean that a game or instrument is in good enough condition to be used.

adj. capable of being played, either in terms of technical functionality, musical performance, or the quality of being engaging and well-designed. Often used in the context of software stability or musical difficulty.


SIMPLE

The old guitar is still playable after all these years.

CONTEXTUAL

The developers released a patch to ensure the game was playable on older consoles.

COMPLEX

While the composition is technically demanding, the composer ensured that every passage remains playable for an advanced student without risking repetitive strain injury.

Antonyms
Usage

Typically used as a predicative adjective after 'is' or 'remains', or attributively before a noun.

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