Attachable: meaning, definitions and examples

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attachable

 

[ əˈtæʧəbl̩ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

able to be attached

Capable of being attached or joined to something else.

Synonyms

adherable, connectable, joinable.

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Word Description / Examples
attachable

Use 'attachable' when referring to objects that can be easily fastened or connected to something. It often implies a temporary attachment.

  • The new phone case is attachable to any surface.
  • These decorations are attachable with magnets.
connectable

Use 'connectable' to describe objects or systems that can be joined together to allow communication or a functional link.

  • The headphones are connectable via Bluetooth.
  • These pipes are connectable for a water supply system.
joinable

Use 'joinable' when referring to items or parts that can be combined or united together, often implying a more permanent or physical connection.

  • The modular pieces are joinable to create a larger structure.
  • Certain types of wood are more joinable for furniture making.
adherable

Use 'adherable' when describing something that can stick or hold fast to another surface, typically with the implication of using adhesive substances.

  • The stickers are easily adherable to walls.
  • Make sure the tape is adherable to various materials.

Examples of usage

  • This type of file is attachable to an email.
  • The new feature is easily attachable to the existing system.

Translations

Translations of the word "attachable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 anexável

🇮🇳 संलग्न करने योग्य

🇩🇪 anhängbar

🇮🇩 dapat dilampirkan

🇺🇦 прикріплюваний

🇵🇱 przyłączalny

🇯🇵 取り付け可能な

🇫🇷 fixable

🇪🇸 adjuntable

🇹🇷 eklenebilir

🇰🇷 부착할 수 있는

🇸🇦 قابل للإلحاق

🇨🇿 připojitelný

🇸🇰 pripojiteľný

🇨🇳 可附加的

🇸🇮 priključljiv

🇮🇸 festanlegt

🇰🇿 қосылатын

🇬🇪 მიბმადი

🇦🇿 əlavə edilə bilən

🇲🇽 adjuntable

Etymology

The word 'attachable' originated from the verb 'attach' which comes from Old French 'atachier', meaning 'to fasten, fix'. The prefix 'at-' means 'to' and 'tachier' means 'to fasten'. The suffix '-able' indicates 'capable of'. Therefore, 'attachable' means 'capable of being attached'.

See also: attach, attached, attaching, attachment, attachments, unattached.