What does submittable mean?
“Submittable” is an adjective meaning capable of being submitted for consideration, review, approval, or further action. It is used especially for documents and formal materials, as in “a submittable application” or “a submittable proposal.” The word often carries a procedural implication: something may be acceptable for submission without necessarily being guaranteed approval. In less common usage, it can describe a person who is able or willing to submit, although that sense is somewhat formal and dated. “Submittable” is distinct from “submitted,” which describes something already sent for review, and from “submissible,” a rarer synonym. It is most useful in administrative, academic, legal, and business settings where documents must pass through a formal process.
Capable of being submitted for consideration, approval, or review.
"Please attach the required documents and submit the completed submittable form."
Commonly used in administrative, academic, legal, and business contexts.
Able or willing to submit something.
"The applicant was submittable but lacked the required supporting documents."
This sense is less common and more formal than the sense describing documents or proposals.
“Submittable” is the paperwork equivalent of ready for consideration: not necessarily perfect, but eligible to move forward.
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.
Where does submittable come from?
The word is formed from “submit,” which comes from Latin submittere, meaning “to send under” or “to place under.” The Latin verb combines sub- (“under”) with mittere (“to send”), and it is the source of related English words such as “submission” and “submissive,” as well as cognates including “transmit” and “intermit.” “Submittable” developed as an adjective based on the stem of “submit,” expressing the ability or eligibility to present something for consideration.
How submittable is actually used
“Submittable” is formal and somewhat specialized, especially in administrative, academic, and business contexts. It is more common for documents, applications, forms, and proposals than for physical objects.
Easily confused with submittable
Both words can mean capable of being submitted, but “submissible” is much rarer, while “submittable” is the usual modern form.