Tailorable: meaning, definitions and examples

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tailorable

 

[ ˈteɪlərəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

clothing design

Capable of being altered or adjusted to fit a specific size or shape.

Synonyms

adaptable, adjustable, modifiable.

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Word Description / Examples
tailorable

Appropriate for contexts where something can be customized or specifically designed to fit particular needs.

  • This software is tailorable to meet the unique requirements of our business.
  • The training program is highly tailorable for different skill levels.
adjustable

Used for objects or systems that can be changed or calibrated to fit different settings or preferences.

  • The office chairs are adjustable to fit different heights.
  • This telescope comes with an adjustable lens.
modifiable

Suitable for situations where something can be altered, with emphasis on making small or specific changes.

  • The contract terms are modifiable upon mutual agreement.
  • The vehicle is modifiable to improve its performance.
adaptable

Best used when referring to someone or something's ability to change in response to different conditions or environments.

  • The team is very adaptable and can handle unexpected challenges.
  • This device is highly adaptable to various weather conditions.

Examples of usage

  • The tailor made the suit tailorable for the customer's exact measurements.
  • This dress is tailorable, so we can adjust it to fit you perfectly.

Translations

Translations of the word "tailorable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 adaptável

🇮🇳 अनुकूलित करने योग्य

🇩🇪 anpassbar

🇮🇩 dapat disesuaikan

🇺🇦 налаштовуваний

🇵🇱 dostosowywalny

🇯🇵 調整可能

🇫🇷 personnalisable

🇪🇸 ajustable

🇹🇷 uyarlanabilir

🇰🇷 조정 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل للتعديل

🇨🇿 přizpůsobitelný

🇸🇰 prispôsobiteľný

🇨🇳 可定制的

🇸🇮 prilagodljiv

🇮🇸 aðlögunarhæfur

🇰🇿 бейімделгіш

🇬🇪 გამოსაყენებელი

🇦🇿 uyğunlaşdırıla bilən

🇲🇽 ajustable

Etymology

The word 'tailorable' is a modern adjective derived from the noun 'tailor', which originates from the Old French word 'tailleur' meaning 'a cutter of cloth'. The concept of tailoring clothes to fit individual measurements has been a practice for centuries, dating back to ancient civilizations. Today, the term 'tailorable' is commonly used in the fashion industry to describe garments that can be adjusted or altered to achieve a perfect fit.

See also: tailoring.