Copyable: meaning, definitions and examples

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copyable

 

[ ˈkɒpɪəbl̩ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

used to describe something that can be easily copied or replicated

Capable of being copied or imitated.

Synonyms

duplicable, imitable, replicable.

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Word Description / Examples
copyable

Use in technical contexts where something can be reproduced or duplicated exactly, such as files, documents, or data.

  • The document is easily copyable.
  • This file format is copyable across different operating systems.
replicable

Primarily used in scientific, technical, or academic contexts where experiments, results, or processes need to be replicated to verify accuracy and validity.

  • The experiment's results were replicable, confirming the findings.
  • A replicable study is essential for scientific validation.
duplicable

Applicable in both technical and general contexts where something can be duplicated, especially in manufacturing or cases where exact copies are needed.

  • This key is duplicable at any hardware store.
  • The product design should be easily duplicable for mass production.
imitable

Often used to describe behaviors, styles, or methods that can be imitated by others. This term is generally used in social or cultural contexts.

  • Her unique fashion style is highly imitable.
  • The company's customer service approach is imitable and should be adopted by others.

Examples of usage

  • This software is designed to be copyable by anyone.
  • The document is copyable in both digital and physical formats.

Translations

Translations of the word "copyable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 copiável

🇮🇳 प्रतिलिप्य

🇩🇪 kopierbar

🇮🇩 dapat disalin

🇺🇦 копійований

🇵🇱 kopiowalny

🇯🇵 コピー可能な

🇫🇷 copiable

🇪🇸 copiable

🇹🇷 kopyalanabilir

🇰🇷 복사할 수 있는

🇸🇦 قابل للنسخ

🇨🇿 kopírovatelný

🇸🇰 kopírovateľný

🇨🇳 可复制的

🇸🇮 kopirljiv

🇮🇸 afritanlegt

🇰🇿 көшіруге болатын

🇬🇪 ასლის გადაღება

🇦🇿 köçürülə bilən

🇲🇽 copiable

Etymology

The word 'copyable' is a relatively modern term that originated from the verb 'copy'. With the advancements in technology and digital media, the need for a word to describe something that can be easily copied or replicated arose. The suffix '-able' is added to 'copy' to create the adjective 'copyable'. This term is commonly used in the context of software, documents, and other digital content.

See also: copiable, copier, copious, copying, copyist, copyright, copywriting.