Narrowable: meaning, definitions and examples

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narrowable

 

[ ˈnɛroʊəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

capable of being narrowed

Narrowable refers to something that can be made narrower or more confined. This word is often used to describe physical spaces or parameters that can be adjusted or limited in width or scope.

Synonyms

adjustable, compressible, reducible

Examples of usage

  • The narrowable path allowed vehicles to pass through more easily.
  • She used a narrowable collar to adjust the fit of her dress.
  • The narrowable options in the menu made it easier to choose a setting.
  • Our plans are narrowable based on the available budget.

Translations

Translations of the word "narrowable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estreitável

🇮🇳 संकीर्णनीय

🇩🇪 verengbar

🇮🇩 dapat dipersempit

🇺🇦 звужуваний

🇵🇱 możliwe do zawężenia

🇯🇵 狭め可能な

🇫🇷 rétrécissable

🇪🇸 estrechable

🇹🇷 daraltılabilir

🇰🇷 좁힐 수 있는

🇸🇦 قابل للتضييق

🇨🇿 zúžitelný

🇸🇰 zúžiteľný

🇨🇳 可缩小的

🇸🇮 ozko dostopen

🇮🇸 hægt að þrengja

🇰🇿 тарыланатын

🇬🇪 სატარების შესაძლებლობა

🇦🇿 daraldılması mümkün

🇲🇽 estrechable

Etymology

The word 'narrowable' is derived from the adjective 'narrow', which has Old English roots tracing back to 'nearwe', meaning 'confined, limited'. The suffix '-able' indicates the capacity or capability of the noun it modifies. The usage of 'narrow' has evolved over centuries to encompass both physical dimensions and abstract concepts, such as narrowing down options or ideas. As language further develops, the formation of new words like 'narrowable' helps in expressing modern concepts more succinctly, often in relation to technology or design where flexibility and adaptability are crucial.