Adjustable: meaning, definitions and examples

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adjustable

[ əˈdʒʌstəbl ]

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furniture

Capable of being adjusted or adapted to different conditions or uses.

Synonyms

adaptable, flexible, modifiable

Examples of usage

The adjustable chair allowed me to find the perfect height for my desk.
She bought an adjustable shelf unit that could be customized to fit different sized items.
The adjustable bed frame can be raised or lowered to suit individual preferences.

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mechanics

A device or mechanism that can be adjusted to varying positions or settings.

Synonyms

adaptable, customizable, flexible

Examples of usage

The mechanic used an adjustable wrench to tighten the bolt.
This machine has an adjustable speed control for different levels of output.
The adjustable feature of this tool makes it versatile for different tasks.

Translations

Translations of the word "adjustable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ajustável

🇮🇳 समायोज्य

🇩🇪 verstellbar

🇮🇩 dapat disesuaikan

🇺🇦 регульований

🇵🇱 regulowany

🇯🇵 調整可能な (ちょうせいかのうな)

🇫🇷 réglable

🇪🇸 ajustable

🇹🇷 ayarlanabilir

🇰🇷 조정 가능한 (조정 가능 한)

🇸🇦 قابل للتعديل

🇨🇿 nastavitelný

🇸🇰 nastaviteľný

🇨🇳 可调节的 (kě tiáojié de)

🇸🇮 nastavljiv

🇮🇸 stillanlegur

🇰🇿 реттелетін

🇬🇪 გასაწევი (gasatsevili)

🇦🇿 tənzimlənən

🇲🇽 ajustable

Word origin

The word 'adjustable' dates back to the early 17th century, derived from the verb 'adjust' with the suffix '-able', meaning capable of being adjusted. The concept of adjustability has been essential in various fields, from furniture design to mechanics, allowing for customization and flexibility in use.