maniable

adjective

man·​i·​a·​ble
ˈmanēəbəl
1
obsolete : capable of being handled or worked : pliable
2
: manageable, tractable
some more definite and more maniable problemClive Bell

Word History

Etymology

Middle French, from Old French, from manier to caress, handle (from main hand, from Latin manus) + -able

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“Maniable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maniable. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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