Transferable: meaning, definitions and examples

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transferable

 

[ ˈtrænsfərəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

skills

Capable of being transferred or conveyed from one person, place, or situation to another.

Synonyms

adaptable, movable, portable

Examples of usage

  • This job requires transferable skills such as communication and problem-solving.
  • Foreign language proficiency is a transferable skill that can be applied in various professions.
  • Adaptability is a highly transferable quality in today's rapidly changing work environment.
Context #2 | Adjective

property

Able to be sold or given to someone else.

Synonyms

alienable, assignable, conveyable

Examples of usage

  • The house is not transferable until the legal paperwork is completed.
  • Stocks and bonds are examples of transferable assets that can be easily traded.
  • Intellectual property rights are transferable to heirs in certain cases.

Translations

Translations of the word "transferable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 transferível

🇮🇳 हस्तांतरणीय

🇩🇪 übertragbar

🇮🇩 dapat dipindahkan

🇺🇦 передаваний

🇵🇱 przenośny

🇯🇵 移転可能な

🇫🇷 transférable

🇪🇸 transferible

🇹🇷 devredilebilir

🇰🇷 양도 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل للتحويل

🇨🇿 přenosný

🇸🇰 prenosný

🇨🇳 可转移的

🇸🇮 prenosljiv

🇮🇸 flutningshæfur

🇰🇿 ауыстырылатын

🇬🇪 გადამტანი

🇦🇿 köçürülə bilən

🇲🇽 transferible

Etymology

The word 'transferable' originated from the Latin word 'transferre', which means 'to carry across'. It entered the English language in the late 18th century, evolving from the concept of moving something from one place to another. The term has since been widely used in various contexts, from skills and assets to properties and rights.

See also: transfer, transference, transferences, transferor, transferring, transfers.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,973, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.