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printable

 

[ ˈprɪntəbəl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

documents

Capable of being printed or suitable for printing.

Synonyms

publishable, reproducible

Examples of usage

  • Please provide a printable version of the form.
  • The PDF file is not printable.
Context #2 | Noun

computers

A file or document that can be printed.

Synonyms

hard copy, printout

Examples of usage

  • I need to create a printable from this Word document.
  • The printable is ready for distribution.

Translations

Translations of the word "printable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imprimível

🇮🇳 प्रिंट करने योग्य

🇩🇪 druckbar

🇮🇩 dapat dicetak

🇺🇦 друкований

🇵🇱 drukowalny

🇯🇵 印刷可能な

🇫🇷 imprimable

🇪🇸 imprimible

🇹🇷 yazdırılabilir

🇰🇷 인쇄 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل للطباعة

🇨🇿 tisknutelný

🇸🇰 tlačiteľný

🇨🇳 可打印的

🇸🇮 natisljiv

🇮🇸 prentanlegt

🇰🇿 басып шығаруға болатын

🇬🇪 დასაბეჭდი

🇦🇿 çap edilə bilən

🇲🇽 imprimible

Etymology

The word 'printable' originated from the verb 'print,' which comes from Middle English 'printen,' based on Old French 'preinte,' past participle of 'preindre,' from Latin 'pingere' meaning 'to paint.' The suffix '-able' is used to form adjectives indicating capacity or worthiness.

See also: bioprinting, print, printed, printer, printing, printmaking, printout, prints.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,543 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.