manageable
UK: ˈmænɪdʒəbl | US: ˈmænɪdʒəbl
adj. capable of being managed or controlled
adj. easy to handle or deal with
manageable = manage<to handle> + able<capable of>
- manage: From Italian maneggiare (to handle, train horses), derived from Latin manus (hand). The term evolved to mean "to direct or control."
- able: A suffix of Latin origin (-abilis), indicating capacity or suitability.
Etymology Origin:
The word "manageable" combines "manage," rooted in the concept of handling (literally "by hand"), with the suffix "-able," suggesting capability. It reflects the idea of something being within one's control or easy to direct, mirroring its historical connection to manual handling and later abstract control.
The project was complex but still manageable with proper planning.
Her workload became more manageable after delegating tasks.
The software’s interface is user-friendly and manageable for beginners.
Despite its size, the dog was surprisingly manageable on walks.
The instructor broke the lesson into manageable segments for the students.