Attachable: meaning, definitions and examples
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attachable
[ əˈtæʧəbl̩ ]
able to be attached
Capable of being attached or joined to something else.
Synonyms
adherable, connectable, joinable.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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attachable |
Use 'attachable' when referring to objects that can be easily fastened or connected to something. It often implies a temporary attachment.
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connectable |
Use 'connectable' to describe objects or systems that can be joined together to allow communication or a functional link.
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joinable |
Use 'joinable' when referring to items or parts that can be combined or united together, often implying a more permanent or physical connection.
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adherable |
Use 'adherable' when describing something that can stick or hold fast to another surface, typically with the implication of using adhesive substances.
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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
- acoplável
- conectável
🇮🇳 संलग्न करने योग्य
🇩🇪 anhängbar
- ansteckbar
- anschließbar
🇮🇩 dapat dilampirkan
🇺🇦 прикріплюваний
🇵🇱 przyłączalny
🇯🇵 取り付け可能な
🇫🇷 fixable
- attachable
- connectable
🇪🇸 adjuntable
- acoplable
- conectable
🇹🇷 eklenebilir
🇰🇷 부착할 수 있는
🇸🇦 قابل للإلحاق
🇨🇿 připojitelný
🇸🇰 pripojiteľný
🇨🇳 可附加的
🇸🇮 priključljiv
🇮🇸 festanlegt
🇰🇿 қосылатын
🇬🇪 მიბმადი
🇦🇿 əlavə edilə bilən
🇲🇽 adjuntable
- acoplable
- conectable
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.