noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/ˌɛksɪkjuːtəˈbɪlɪti/
1
noun
Meaning 1
The extent to which something may be executed.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Examples
The executability of the file would depend on compatibility with the updated hardware.
The executability of his command would depend upon the remaining strength and stamina of the men.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
2
noun
Meaning 2
capability of being executed
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
the job is executable for two million dollars
this contract is not executable
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: capability, capableness
History
Etymology
Etymology tree English execute Proto-Indo-European *-dhlom Proto-Indo-European *-dhlis Proto-Italic *-ðlis Latin -bilis Latin -ābilis Proto-Indo-European *-teh2 Proto-Indo-European *-ts Proto-Indo-European *-teh2ts Proto-Italic *-tāts Latin -tās Latin -abilitas Middle French -abletébor. Middle English -ablete English -ability English executability From execute + -ability.