movable

CEFRC1

/ˈmuːvəbəl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Able to be moved from one place to another.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Changing from one time to another.

Examples

  • Movable type was invented in 11th-century China.

  • This feast is movable - its date varies from year to year.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Something which is movable; an article of wares or goods; a commodity; a piece of property not fixed, or not a part of real estate; generally, in the plural, goods; wares; furniture.

  2. Capable of being moved, lifted, carried, drawn, turned, or conveyed, or in any way made to change place or posture; not fixed or stationary.

More examples

In context

  • The owners had supplied the vessel with a movable derrick for the purpose of raising the gangways of the vessel when in port, in order to discharge cargo.

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Origin

adjective

From Old French movable. By surface analysis, move + -able.