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switchable

 

[ ˈswɪtʃəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

electronic devices

Capable of being changed or adjusted easily from one state to another.

Synonyms

adaptable, adjustable, modifiable.

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Word Description / Examples
switchable

Use 'switchable' when referring to something that can be easily turned on or off or switched between states.

  • 'The lights in this room are switchable using the remote control
  • ' 'The device has switchable power modes
  • '
adjustable

Use 'adjustable' when describing something that can be manually altered or set to different positions or sizes.

  • 'The office chair is adjustable for better comfort
  • ' 'This microphone stand is highly adjustable
  • '
modifiable

Use 'modifiable' for something that can be changed or altered, especially in a more permanent way, often through customization or configuration.

  • 'The car's engine is easily modifiable for higher performance
  • ' 'The software settings are fully modifiable
  • '
adaptable

Use 'adaptable' when talking about a person, system, or object that can easily change to suit different situations or environments.

  • 'She is very adaptable to new cultures and ways of life
  • ' 'The software is adaptable to various business needs
  • '

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,271, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.