adjustable — able to be adjusted or modified to suit particular requirements
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to be adjusted or modified to suit particular requirements
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈdʒʌstəbəl/
Example Sentences
- My boss's mood is like an adjustable lamp - you never know if it'll be bright or dim today.
- The adjustable mortgage rate made homeowners as nervous as cats in a dog park.
- She bought an adjustable standing desk to improve her posture.
adjustable
ADJECTIVE[/əˈdʒʌstəbəl/]
able to be adjusted or modified to suit particular requirements
He sets the adjustable desk to standing height before his afternoon meeting.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'ajuster' meaning 'to fit' or 'to join', derived from Latin 'ad-' (to) combined with 'iustus' (just, proper). The suffix '-able' comes from Latin '-abilis' meaning 'capable of' or 'worthy of'.
Breakdown
adjust (from ad- meaning 'to' + just meaning 'fit/proper') + -able (capable of, worthy of) = adjustable (capable of being adjusted)
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📝Examples
“My boss's mood is like an adjustable lamp - you never know if it'll be bright or dim today.”
“The adjustable mortgage rate made homeowners as nervous as cats in a dog park.”
“She bought an adjustable standing desk to improve her posture.”
“The adjustable headband fits all sizes comfortably.”
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