Energizable: meaning, definitions and examples

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energizable

 

[ ˈɛnərdʒɪˌzaɪbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

electricity supply

Energizable refers to something that can be supplied with or activated by energy, particularly electrical energy. The term is often used in discussions about electrical devices, systems, or components that have the capability to be energized and function as intended.

Synonyms

activatable, chargeable, powerable

Examples of usage

  • This circuit is energizable with a simple switch.
  • The device is designed to be energizable within seconds.
  • All components must be energizable before testing.
  • Make sure all lines are energizable before installation.

Translations

Translations of the word "energizable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 energizável

🇮🇳 ऊर्जित करने योग्य

🇩🇪 energetisierbar

🇮🇩 dapat dienergikan

🇺🇦 енергетизований

🇵🇱 możliwy do energetyzacji

🇯🇵 エネルギー化可能な

🇫🇷 énergisable

🇪🇸 energizable

🇹🇷 enerji verilebilir

🇰🇷 에너지를 공급할 수 있는

🇸🇦 قابل للطاقة

🇨🇿 energetizovatelný

🇸🇰 energetizovateľný

🇨🇳 可供能量化的

🇸🇮 energizabilen

🇮🇸 orku hæft

🇰🇿 энергиямен қамтамасыз етуге болатын

🇬🇪 ენერგეტიკულად შესაძლებელი

🇦🇿 enerji verilməsi mümkün

🇲🇽 energizable

Etymology

The word 'energizable' is derived from the root word 'energy,' which originates from the Ancient Greek word 'energeia,' meaning 'activity' or 'operation.' The prefix 'en-' indicates the act of making something operate or function, while the suffix '-izable' denotes the capability of being acted upon or made into a certain state. The modern usage of 'energizable' became more common with the proliferation of electrical technologies in the 20th century, as more devices and systems required clear definitions regarding their power capabilities. As energy efficiency and renewable energy sources gained prominence in the 21st century, the term found additional relevancy in discussions about how devices can be powered or activated.