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executability

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.