Disengageable: meaning, definitions and examples
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disengageable
[ ˌdɪs.ɪnˈɡeɪ.dʒə.bəl ]
ability to be disconnected or separated
Capable of being disconnected or separated; able to disengage.
Synonyms
detachable, disconnectable, separable.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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disengageable |
Used when something can be undone or released, often implying a mechanism or function. It suggests the ability to stop or detach with some effort.
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detachable |
Refers to parts or components that can be separated or removed easily without damage, often used in consumer products and accessories.
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separable |
Generally used to describe items or features that can be broken down into distinct, individual parts. It suggests potential to split but does not necessarily imply ease.
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disconnectable |
Often used in the context of electrical or network connections that can be physically disconnected or interrupted.
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Examples of usage
- Make sure all the cables are disengageable for easy maintenance.
- The parts of the machine are disengageable for cleaning purposes.
- The disengageable feature allows for quick assembly and disassembly.
Translations
Translations of the word "disengageable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desengatável
🇮🇳 अलग करने योग्य
🇩🇪 trennbar
🇮🇩 dapat dilepas
🇺🇦 роз'єднуваний
🇵🇱 rozłączalny
🇯🇵 分離可能
🇫🇷 désengageable
🇪🇸 desacoplable
🇹🇷 ayrılabilir
🇰🇷 분리 가능
🇸🇦 قابل للفصل
🇨🇿 odpojitelný
🇸🇰 odpojiteľný
🇨🇳 可分离
🇸🇮 odklopljiv
🇮🇸 aftengjanlegt
🇰🇿 ажыратылатын
🇬🇪 გამოსაყოფი
🇦🇿 ayrılabilir
🇲🇽 desacoplable
Etymology
The word 'disengageable' is a combination of the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart' or 'away', and the word 'engageable' meaning 'able to be involved or connected'. The term originated in the context of technology and machinery, referring to the ability of components or systems to be disconnected or separated for maintenance or other purposes.
See also: disengage, disengaged, disengagement, engage, engaged, engagement, engager, engaging, engagingly.