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ADJUSTABLE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does adjustable mean?
• ADJUSTABLE (adjective)
The adjective ADJUSTABLE has 2 senses:
1. capable of being changed so as to match or fit
2. capable of being regulated
Familiarity information: ADJUSTABLE used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Capable of being changed so as to match or fit
Context example:
adjustable seat belts
Similar:
adaptable (capable of adapting (of becoming or being made suitable) to a particular situation or use)
Derivation:
adjust (make correspondent or conformable)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Capable of being regulated
Context example:
adjustable interest rates
Similar:
changeable; changeful (such that alteration is possible; having a marked tendency to change)
Derivation:
adjust (alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard)
Context examples
His was a fluid organism, swiftly adjustable, capable of flowing into and filling all sorts of nooks and crannies.
(Martin Eden, by Jack London)
A semi-sitting position whereby the head of an adjustable bed is elevated to the desired height, about 60-90 cm, to produce angulation of the body, usually 45 to 60 degrees.
(Fowler's Position, NCI Thesaurus)
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