Distributable: meaning, definitions and examples

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distributable

 

[ dɪˈstrɪbjʊtəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

software development

Capable of being distributed to multiple users or systems. Refers to software that can be shared or replicated without restrictions.

Synonyms

replicable, shareable, transferable.

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Word Description / Examples
distributable

Used to describe something that can be given out or spread over a wide area, often in the context of goods, software, or resources.

  • The software is distributable under the licensing agreement.
  • We need a distributable supply of vaccines to reach remote areas.
shareable

Used to describe something that can be easily shared with others, often in the context of digital content or social media.

  • This document is shareable via a simple link.
  • The video went viral because it was highly shareable.
replicable

Used in scientific or technical contexts to describe an experiment or process that can be repeated with the same results.

  • The experiment's results are replicable, ensuring the validity of the findings.
  • A replicable study is crucial for peer review and validation.
transferable

Used to describe rights, skills, or objects that can be moved or passed from one person or place to another.

  • The ticket is transferable, so you can give it to someone else.
  • He has transferable skills that are valuable in various industries.

Examples of usage

  • The new application is distributable across different operating systems.
  • This software is distributable under the open source license.

Translations

Translations of the word "distributable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 distribuível

🇮🇳 वितरणीय

🇩🇪 verteilbar

🇮🇩 dapat didistribusikan

🇺🇦 розповсюджуваний

🇵🇱 dystrybuowalny

🇯🇵 配布可能な

🇫🇷 distribuable

🇪🇸 distribuible

🇹🇷 dağıtılabilir

🇰🇷 배포 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل للتوزيع

🇨🇿 distribuovatelný

🇸🇰 distribuovateľný

🇨🇳 可分发的

🇸🇮 razdeljiv

🇮🇸 dreifanlegur

🇰🇿 таратылатын

🇬🇪 გავრცელებადი

🇦🇿 paylanabilən

🇲🇽 distribuible

Etymology

The word 'distributable' originated from the verb 'distribute', which comes from the Latin word 'distribuere', meaning 'to divide, distribute'. The concept of distributing software or resources has been crucial in various fields, especially in the development of technology and information sharing.

See also: distributing, distribution, distributor, distributors, redistribute, redistribution, undistributed.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,588, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.