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editable

 

[ ˈɛdɪtəbəl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

in software development

Able to be modified or changed.

Synonyms

adjustable, changeable, modifiable

Examples of usage

  • The document is editable, so you can make changes as needed.
  • This is an editable file, so feel free to customize it to your liking.
Context #2 | Noun

in publishing

A section of a document that can be modified or revised.

Synonyms

modifiable, revisable

Examples of usage

  • Please review the editable before finalizing the publication.
  • The editable includes the author's notes and suggestions.

Translations

Translations of the word "editable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 editável

🇮🇳 संपादन योग्य

🇩🇪 bearbeitbar

🇮🇩 dapat diedit

🇺🇦 редагований

🇵🇱 edytowalny

🇯🇵 編集可能 (henshū kanō)

🇫🇷 modifiable

🇪🇸 editable

🇹🇷 düzenlenebilir

🇰🇷 편집 가능 (pyeonjip ganeung)

🇸🇦 قابل للتعديل

🇨🇿 editovatelný

🇸🇰 editovateľný

🇨🇳 可编辑 (kě biānjí)

🇸🇮 ureljiv

🇮🇸 breytanlegur

🇰🇿 өзгертілетін

🇬🇪 რედაქტირებადი

🇦🇿 redaktə edilə bilən

🇲🇽 editable

Etymology

The word 'editable' originated from the verb 'edit,' which comes from the Latin word 'editus,' meaning 'published.' The suffix '-able' was added to form 'editable,' indicating the ability to be edited or modified. The term became popular in the context of software development and publishing in the late 20th century.

See also: editing, edition, editions, editor, editorial.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,220 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.