height-adjustable — able to be modified or changed in height according to different needs or preferences
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to be modified or changed in height according to different needs or preferences
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhaɪt əˈdʒʌstəbəl/
Example Sentences
- My height-adjustable gaming chair makes me feel like a pilot adjusting cockpit controls.
- The height-adjustable basketball hoop is perfect for kids who dream of dunking like NBA stars.
- Standing desks with height-adjustable features promote better posture and health.
height-adjustable
ADJECTIVE[/ˈhaɪt əˈdʒʌstəbəl/]
able to be modified or changed in height according to different needs or preferences
able to be modified or changed in height according to different needs or preferences
Height-adjustable desks make work relatable, though perfect height stays debatable!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This compound word combines 'height' (from Old English 'hæhðu', meaning elevation or distance upward) with 'adjustable' (from Latin 'adjustare', meaning to fit or make exact). The term describes something whose vertical measurement can be modified or altered.
Breakdown
height (Old English hæhðu, elevation) + adjustable (ad- meaning 'to' + just from Latin justus meaning 'exact/right' + -able meaning 'capable of'). The suffix -able transforms the verb 'adjust' into an adjective indicating capability.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My height-adjustable gaming chair makes me feel like a pilot adjusting cockpit controls.”
“The height-adjustable basketball hoop is perfect for kids who dream of dunking like NBA stars.”
“Standing desks with height-adjustable features promote better posture and health.”
“The height-adjustable microphone stand saved the day when both tall and short singers performed.”
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