1. able to be kept in good condition or continued over time
2. able to be defended or upheld as valid or correct
3. able to be easily modified, updated, or repaired
Usage: computing; engineering

Examples

• The old building is no longer maintainable without major renovations.
• We need a maintainable budget that works for the long term.
• His argument about climate change is maintainable with current scientific evidence.
• The software was designed to be maintainable by future developers.
• A maintainable garden requires plants suited to the local climate.
• The company’s growth rate is not maintainable without additional investment.
• Her position on the issue is maintainable given the available facts.