controllable — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. Able to be controlled; subject to regulation or command.

   Synonyms

   governablemanageabletractable

   Antonyms

   refractoryuncontrollable

   Related words

   controlcontrollabilitycontrollablenesscontrollably

   Examples

   For instance, such nonweather factors as insects, disease, errors of management, accidents, and other factors may not be considered controllable […]

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   A spring-loaded reducing valve, controllable from the cab, admitted h.p. steam to both h.p. and l.p. cylinders whenever necessary, as, for example, on starting; [...].

Noun

1. Any factor that can be controlled.

   Examples

   The widest variety of marketing research studies focus on the influences of controllables—products, distribution, promotion, and price.

Adjective

1. capable of being controlled

   Synonyms

   governable