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storable

 

[ ˈstɔːrəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

general use

Storable refers to something that can be stored or kept for future use. It often applies to food items or data that can be saved without spoiling or losing integrity.

Synonyms

containable, keepable, preservable

Examples of usage

  • These vegetables are storable and can last for months.
  • Make sure to choose storable items for your emergency kit.
  • This software allows for storable data across multiple devices.

Translations

Translations of the word "storable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 armazenável

🇮🇳 स्टोर करने योग्य

🇩🇪 speicherbar

🇮🇩 dapat disimpan

🇺🇦 зберігаємий

🇵🇱 przechowywalny

🇯🇵 保存可能な

🇫🇷 stockable

🇪🇸 almacenable

🇹🇷 saklanabilir

🇰🇷 저장 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل التخزين

🇨🇿 skladovatelný

🇸🇰 skladovateľný

🇨🇳 可存储的

🇸🇮 shranljiv

🇮🇸 geymslanlegur

🇰🇿 сақтауға болатын

🇬🇪 შენახვის შესაძლებლობა

🇦🇿 saxlanıla bilən

🇲🇽 almacenable

Etymology

The word 'storable' is derived from the verb 'store', which comes from the Old French 'estorer', meaning to furnish or supply. The prefix 'sto-' signifies the act of keeping or placing something away for later use. The suffix '-able' indicates the capability of being performed. The concept of storable items has evolved with advances in preservation techniques and technology, especially in contexts like food storage and digital data management. Throughout history, the need to store resources efficiently has been essential for survival, leading to the development of various storage methods in both domestic and industrial settings.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,906 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.