Relocatable: meaning, definitions and examples
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relocatable
[ ˌriːˈləʊkətəb(ə)l ]
computing
Capable of being moved or relocated easily from one place to another.
Synonyms
movable, portable, transportable.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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relocatable |
Used when something can be moved to a different location with some effort, especially in professional or technical contexts.
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portable |
Used when something is designed to be easily carried or moved, often because it is lightweight or compact.
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movable |
Used for objects that can be moved easily from one place to another. Often used in general contexts.
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transportable |
Used for items that can be transported from one location to another, typically suggesting some degree of effort, often in logistical or industrial contexts.
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Examples of usage
- This relocatable software can be easily transferred to a different server.
- The relocatable data center can be dismantled and set up in a new location.
Translations
Translations of the word "relocatable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 relocalizável
🇮🇳 स्थानांतरित करने योग्य
🇩🇪 verlagerbar
🇮🇩 dapat dipindahkan
🇺🇦 переміщуваний
🇵🇱 przenośny
🇯🇵 移動可能な
🇫🇷 déplaçable
🇪🇸 desplazable
🇹🇷 taşınabilir
🇰🇷 이동 가능한
🇸🇦 قابل للنقل
🇨🇿 přemístitelný
🇸🇰 presúvateľný
🇨🇳 可移动的
🇸🇮 premestljiv
🇮🇸 flutningshæfur
🇰🇿 көшіруге болатын
🇬🇪 გადამტანი
🇦🇿 köçürülə bilən
🇲🇽 desplazable
Etymology
The term 'relocatable' originated in the field of computing in the mid-20th century. It was initially used to describe software or data that could be easily moved or transferred from one computer system to another. Over time, the concept of relocatability has expanded to include physical objects and structures that can be easily relocated or moved. Today, the term is commonly used in various industries to refer to anything that can be transported or moved with ease.
See also: dislocate, dislocation, locatable, located, locating, location, locations, locatively, locator, relocate.