Moveable Meaning in English

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UK

Definition

Able to be moved from one place to another; not fixed in one position.

Usage & Nuances

'Moveable' is the less common spelling; 'movable' (no 'e') is more frequent, especially in US English. Used for things like furniture, walls, or objects. Not used for people or emotions. Formal and technical contexts may use either spelling.

• Spanish: móvil - movible
• Portuguese (BR): móvel - movível
• Portuguese (PT): móvel - movível
• Chinese (Simplified): 可移动的 - 可搬动的
• Chinese (Traditional): 可移動的 - 可搬動的
• Hindi: चलाने योग्य - स्थानांतरित करने योग्य
• Arabic: قابل للتحريك - متحرك
• Bengali: সরানো যায় এমন - স্থানান্তরযোগ্য
• Russian: перемещаемый
• Japanese: 移動可能な
• Vietnamese: có thể di chuyển
• Korean: 이동할 수 있는
• Turkish: taşınabilir
• Urdu: قابلِ نقل و حرکت
• Indonesian: dapat dipindahkan

Example Sentences

Almost everything in his office is moveable, so he can rearrange it easily.

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The museum uses moveable displays for traveling exhibits.

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This table is moveable, so we can put it anywhere.

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The school uses moveable walls to change the classroom size.

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Please pack all moveable objects before painting the room.

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If the bookshelf is moveable, we can make more space for the new sofa.

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