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Movable Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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mov-able

🇺🇸 /ˈmuvəbəɫ/ · 🇬🇧 /mˈuːvəbəl/

Definitions

Context #1 | Adjective

property

Capable of being moved; not fixed in one place. Able or designed to be easily moved from one place to another.

Synonyms

mobile, portable, transportable.

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Word Description / Examples
movable

Use 'movable' to describe objects that can be moved easily. This term is suitable for physical items that are not fixed in one place, especially furniture or structures.

  • The chair is movable and can be placed anywhere in the room.
  • They installed a movable fence to accommodate different needs.
mobile

Use 'mobile' for objects or people that can move or be moved freely and easily. It often refers to devices, transportation, or people with a dynamic lifestyle.

  • He is a very mobile person, constantly traveling for work.
  • Today's teenagers are very mobile, always connected to their smartphones.

Examples of usage

  • The table is lightweight and movable, making it easy to rearrange the furniture in the room.
  • The movable walls in the office allow for flexible space configurations.
Context #2 | Noun

religion

A feast day that does not have a fixed date but is set by the date of Easter each year.

Examples of usage

  • Easter is a movable feast that changes every year based on the lunar calendar.

Translations

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Quick facts about “movable”

Movable is a 2-syllable adjective and noun (mov-able). It is pronounced /ˈmuvəbəɫ/ in American English and /mˈuːvəbəl/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 2 meanings, 3 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #6,891 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'movable'

The word 'movable' originated in the late 14th century from the Old French word 'movable', which comes from the Latin word 'movibilis', meaning 'movable' or 'manageable'. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass various meanings related to being capable of movement or change.


See also: immovability, immovable, movability, move, moved, movement, mover, moves, movie, moving, movingly, remove, unmovable, unmovably, unmoved.

Rhymes

Movable rhymes with provable, removable, immovable and approvable.

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Word Frequency Rank

At #6,891 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.