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selectable

 

[ sɪˈlɛk.tə.bəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

user interface

Selectable refers to an option or element in a user interface that can be chosen by the user. This could apply to items such as checkboxes, radio buttons, or menu items, indicating that they can be interacted with or chosen. Selectable items often change appearance when selected to provide feedback to the user.

Synonyms

available, choosable, preferred

Examples of usage

  • The selectable options in the menu allow for easy navigation.
  • You need to click on a selectable item to proceed.
  • This feature includes multiple selectable settings for customization.

Translations

Translations of the word "selectable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 selecionável

🇮🇳 चुनने योग्य

🇩🇪 wählbar

🇮🇩 dapat dipilih

🇺🇦 вибиральний

🇵🇱 wybieralny

🇯🇵 選択可能な

🇫🇷 sélectionnable

🇪🇸 seleccionable

🇹🇷 seçilebilir

🇰🇷 선택 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل للاختيار

🇨🇿 vybíratelný

🇸🇰 vyberateľný

🇨🇳 可选择的

🇸🇮 izbirljiv

🇮🇸 valanlegur

🇰🇿 таңдалатын

🇬🇪 არჩევითი

🇦🇿 seçilə bilən

🇲🇽 seleccionable

Etymology

The term 'selectable' is derived from the verb 'select', which comes from the Latin 'selectus', the past participle of 'seligere', meaning 'to choose'. The prefix 'sel-' means 'apart', and 'igere' means 'to lead'. The concept of selectability can be traced back to early computing when user interfaces were developed. The need for users to interact with software using options that could be selected arose as graphical user interfaces gained popularity in the 1980s. 'Selectable' emphasizes the interactivity of elements within software applications, allowing users to make choices efficiently, thus enhancing the overall user experience.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,557, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.