adjustable
uh-JUHS-tuh-buhl
Adjustable (adj) means Able to be changed or fine-tuned, especially in size or position. Example: “The office chair has an adjustable height and backrest.”
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Able to be changed or fine-tuned, especially in size or position.
"The office chair has an adjustable height and backrest."
"Look for a bike helmet with an adjustable strap for a snug fit."
How to use adjustable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCan be tweaked or altered to fit different needs.
Common pairings
adjustable strap
adjustable rate
fully adjustable
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- Comparative
- more adjustable
- Superlative
- most adjustable
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What does “adjustable” mean?
The word “adjustable” means able to be changed or fine-tuned, especially in size or position. In plain terms, can be tweaked or altered to fit different needs.
How do you pronounce “adjustable”?
“Adjustable” is pronounced uh-JUHS-tuh-buhl (/əˈd͡ʒʌstəbəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “adjustable” in a sentence?
Here is “adjustable” used in a sentence: “The office chair has an adjustable height and backrest.”
What part of speech is “adjustable”?
“Adjustable” is an adjective.
Is “adjustable” a common word?
“Adjustable” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
What is the difference between "adjustable" and "adaptable"?
"Adjustable" describes something that can be physically changed or fine-tuned, especially in size or position, like an adjustable chair. "Adaptable" describes a broader ability to adjust or change in response to different conditions, often used for people, plans, or systems rather than physical settings.
What kinds of things are typically described as adjustable?
The word is commonly used for physical objects whose size or position can be changed or fine-tuned, such as adjustable chairs, straps, wrenches, or mirrors.
Is "adjustable" the same as "customizable"?
Not quite. "Adjustable" implies you can fine-tune size or position within a fixed design, while "customizable" implies broader changes to features or appearance, often set up before or during initial use.
