definable

Able to explain

Definable describes something that can be given clear boundaries or meaning.

A word is definable if its sense can be articulated; a region is definable if its borders can be drawn.

The problem wasn't clearly definable.

In mathematics, a set or function is definable if it can be specified within a formal system.

clear

transparent

Allowing light through

  • evidentClearly perceived or understood
  • obviousEasily perceived, unmistakable
  • lucidMentally sharp and comprehensible

unambiguous · distinct · explicit · manifest · apparent · discernible · intelligible · perspicuous · plain · unmistakable

measurable

quantifiable

Able to be measured

assessable · metric · numerical · finite · comparable · scalable · estimable · bounded · delimited · circumscribed

precise

exact

Perfectly correct, no deviation

concrete · particular · pinpointable · narrow · strict · rigorous · technical · formal · lexical · operational

categorical

classifiable

Able to be sorted

grouping · nomenclature · sortable · categorizable · identifiable · distinguishable · nameable · bracketed

Opposites
conceptual clarity

definableindefinable

Resisting exact explanation

undefinable · ineffable · indescribable · inexpressible · vague

determinability

definableindeterminable

Impossible to establish definitively

undeterminable · boundless · indeterminate · infinite · unquantifiable

Family

indefinable, undefinable

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