integrable

This term is used almost exclusively within the specialized register of mathematics, specifically in calculus and analysis. It describes a property of a function rather than a physical characteristic, indicating that the function satisfies the necessary conditions to have a defined integral.

In a technical context, the term distinguishes between functions that are well-behaved enough to be summed over an interval and those that are too erratic or divergent to be integrated. It is a precise descriptor used in formal proofs and academic discourse, and it lacks a common colloquial or metaphorical application in general English.