Adjustable Meaning
/əˈd͡ʒʌstəbəl/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjCapable of being adjusted.
adjCapable of being adjusted., Designed to be adjusted without difficulty.
Sentence Examples
These seatbelts are adjustable.
The chair's height is adjustable.
An adjustable wrench is a useful tool for any plumber.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The mechanic recommended an ____ wrench to fit different-sized bolts easily.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The office chair has an ____ height to ensure maximum comfort.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English adjust Proto-Indo-European *-tḗr Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlom Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlis Proto-Italic *-ðlis Latin -bilis Latin -ābilis Old French -ablebor. Middle English -able English -able English adjustable From adjust + -able.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"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."
— 1957 August 26, “New Multiple-Unit Stock for Hastings and Watford Services”, in Railway Magazine, page 532:
""He came in. He had a gun. He was crazy. You can see he was crazy; look what he did to Ricky. He thought Ricky was me. He wanted to steal my adjustables. Look."
Sonny smiled and tilted the steel case so Henry could look at the jumble of rusty ironmongery inside."
— 1991, Stephen King, Needful Things:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The mechanic recommended an ____ wrench to fit different-sized bolts easily.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The office chair has an ____ height to ensure maximum comfort.