usable
Fit for purpose
Usable means capable of being used—functional and fit for purpose.
A usable kitchen has working appliances.
Usable data can be analyzed.
The word often implies adequacy rather than excellence: something usable works well enough, even if not ideal.
Also spelled useable.
Ready to function
- workingIn active function
- serviceableFit for purpose
- operativeCovert field agent
- runningSwift foot travel
functioning · intact · unbroken · ready · active · online · live · powered
Free of complexity
- straightforwardClear and uncomplicated
- uncomplicatedEasy to understand
- self-explanatoryClear from its own terms
- foolproofIncapable of failure
approachable · navigable · clear · understandable · learnable · beginner-friendly · painless · effortless
Physically at ease
- handyUseful and nearby
- convenientEasy to use
- well-designedSkillfully planned and executed
- streamlinedMade smooth and efficient
efficient · time-saving · labor-saving · optimized · lightweight · balanced · contoured · human-centered
Solidly built, durable
- robustStrong and durable
- hard-wearingResistant to damage
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
- resilientAble to recover quickly
reliable · rugged · tough · maintainable · repairable · wear-resistant · heavy-duty · solid
Able to adjust readily
- flexibleAble to bend freely
- multipurposeUseful for varied applications
- multifunctionalHaving many uses
- all-purposeSuitable for everything
convertible · modular · interchangeable · general-purpose · adjustable · configurable · customizable · repurposable
Sloped connecting surface
- subtitlesOn-screen dialogue text
- sign-languageCommunication through gestures
- screen-readerConverts display to audio
- text-to-speechConverting writing to audio
captioning · assistive · adaptive · inclusive · accommodating · barrier-free · low-floor · handrails
Productive without waste
- productiveGenerating useful output
- reliableConsistently performing as expected
- capableHaving required skills
- competentSufficiently able, qualified
adequate · sufficient · valuable · beneficial · potent · powerful · fruitful · constructive
Able to be implemented
- feasibleCapable of being done
- viableCapable of succeeding
- realisticTrue to life
- sensibleShowing good judgment
pragmatic · utilitarian · no-frills · basic · manageable · achievable · attainable · doable
Shared connection point
- interactionReciprocal action between parties
- affordancePerceived usability property
- learnabilityEase of acquisition
- memorabilityEase of being recalled
feedback · heuristics · think-aloud · wireframe · prototype · iteration
operational
Ready to function
- workingIn active function
- serviceableFit for purpose
- operativeCovert field agent
running · functioning · intact · unbroken · ready · active · online · live · powered · enabled
simple
Free of complexity
- straightforwardClear and uncomplicated
- uncomplicatedEasy to understand
- self-explanatoryClear from its own terms
foolproof · approachable · navigable · clear · understandable · learnable · beginner-friendly · painless · effortless · seamless
comfortable
Physically at ease
- handyUseful and nearby
- convenientEasy to use
- well-designedSkillfully planned and executed
streamlined · efficient · time-saving · labor-saving · optimized · lightweight · balanced · contoured · human-centered
sturdy
Solidly built, durable
- robustStrong and durable
- hard-wearingResistant to damage
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
resilient · reliable · rugged · tough · maintainable · repairable · wear-resistant · heavy-duty · solid · dependable
adaptable
Able to adjust readily
- flexibleAble to bend freely
- multipurposeUseful for varied applications
- multifunctionalHaving many uses
all-purpose · convertible · modular · interchangeable · general-purpose · adjustable · configurable · customizable · repurposable · cross-platform
ramp
Sloped connecting surface
- subtitlesOn-screen dialogue text
- sign-languageCommunication through gestures
- screen-readerConverts display to audio
text-to-speech · captioning · assistive · adaptive · inclusive · accommodating · barrier-free · low-floor · handrails · touchscreen
efficient
Productive without waste
- productiveGenerating useful output
- reliableConsistently performing as expected
- capableHaving required skills
competent · adequate · sufficient · valuable · beneficial · potent · powerful · fruitful · constructive · worthwhile
workable
Able to be implemented
sensible · pragmatic · utilitarian · no-frills · basic · manageable · achievable · attainable · doable · implementable
interface
Shared connection point
- interactionReciprocal action between parties
- affordancePerceived usability property
- learnabilityEase of acquisition
memorability · feedback · heuristics · think-aloud · wireframe · prototype · iteration
- practicalpractical, pragmatic, realistic, sensible, reasonable
- qualitiesgood, bad, better, best, useful
- operationaloperational, functioning, working, running, active
- UI propertiesclickable, scrollable, draggable, resizable, selectable
- adequacyadequate, enough, sufficient, satisfactory, acceptable
- feasibilityfeasibility, feasible, viability, viable, practicality
usableunusable
Unfit for purpose
nonfunctional · inoperable · broken · defective · defunct
usableimpractical
Not suited for use
theoretical · academic · impracticable · abstract · nonpractical
usableunavailable
Cannot be accessed
inaccessible · unobtainable · unreachable · unattainable · out of reach