Adjustable Meaning in English

word

US

əˈdʒəstəbəɫ

uh-JUHS-tuh-buhl

UK

ɐdʒˈʌstəbəl

uh-JUS-tuh-buhl

Definition

Able to be changed or moved in order to fit or work better for a specific purpose.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used with items like chairs, belts, or settings ('adjustable chair', 'adjustable wrench'). Emphasizes flexibility or customization. Not used for things that are fixed or permanent.

• Spanish: ajustable
• Portuguese (BR): ajustável
• Portuguese (PT): ajustável
• Chinese (Simplified): 可调节的 - 可调整的
• Chinese (Traditional): 可調節的 - 可調整的
• Hindi: समायोज्य
• Arabic: قابل للتعديل
• Bengali: এডজাস্টেবল - সামঞ্জস্যযোগ্য
• Russian: регулируемый - настраиваемый
• Japanese: 調節可能な
• Vietnamese: có thể điều chỉnh
• Korean: 조절 가능한
• Turkish: ayarlanabilir
• Urdu: قابلِ تطبیق - سایز میں رد و بدل کے قابل
• Indonesian: dapat disesuaikan

Example Sentences

This chair is adjustable.

basic

The belt is adjustable to fit different sizes.

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My desk has an adjustable height.

basic

This lamp comes with an adjustable arm, so you can direct the light anywhere you want.

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Most modern headphones are adjustable for a comfortable fit.

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The meeting time is adjustable if you need to change it.

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