Switchable: meaning, definitions and examples
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switchable
[ ˈswɪtʃəbəl ]
electronic devices
Capable of being changed or adjusted easily from one state to another.
Synonyms
adaptable, adjustable, modifiable
Examples of usage
- The smart thermostat is switchable between heating and cooling modes.
- The car has switchable drive modes for different road conditions.
Translations
Translations of the word "switchable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 comutável
🇮🇳 स्विच योग्य
🇩🇪 umschaltbar
🇮🇩 dapat diubah
🇺🇦 перемикальний
🇵🇱 przełączalny
🇯🇵 切り替え可能
🇫🇷 commutable
🇪🇸 conmutable
🇹🇷 değiştirilebilir
🇰🇷 전환 가능한
🇸🇦 قابل للتحويل
🇨🇿 přepínatelný
🇸🇰 prepínateľný
🇨🇳 可切换的
🇸🇮 preklopljiv
🇮🇸 skipanlegur
🇰🇿 ауыстырылады
🇬🇪 გადართვადი
🇦🇿 dəyişdirilə bilən
🇲🇽 conmutable
Word origin
The word 'switchable' is a derivative of the verb 'switch', which dates back to the 16th century. The suffix '-able' is used to indicate capability or capacity. Therefore, 'switchable' emerged in the context of electronic devices and technology advancements in the late 20th century.
See also: switch, switchability, switching.