adjective

executable

executable, runnable, feasible

The proposed plan is executable.

The proposed plan is executable.

Be careful when opening executable files.

Be careful when opening executable files.

an ((executable)) ((noun)) capable of being executed (adjective) The team developed an executable plan.

an ((executable)) (noun) an executable file (noun) Do not open an executable from an unknown source.

Synonyms: feasible, workable, practicable

From 'execute' + the suffix '-able', meaning 'capable of being'. So, 'capable of being executed'.

Think of a computer file that you can 'execute' or run. The file is 'able' to be 'executed'.

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