adjustable
/əˈd͡ʒʌstəbəl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: adjustables
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Capable of being adjusted.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Capable of being adjusted. — Designed to be adjusted without difficulty.
Adjective
Examples
Another feature new to British Railways is the provision of two-position adjustable seats in the first class compartments. In this design, the seat squab can be pulled out some six inches, the seat back being attached to the seat to give a less upright sitting position.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Anything that can be adjusted.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “adjustable” mean?
Capable of being adjusted.
Is “adjustable” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.