adjustable
əˈdʒʌstəbəl
Definition Synonyms

Definition of adjustable - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

change or controlable to be changed for different needs or control
  • The adjustable chair fits anyone's height or comfort.
  • The adjustable strap improved the backpack's fit during hikes.
  • He bought an adjustable wrench for home repairs.
configurable tunable variable
Add a suggestion |

Expressions with adjustable

💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.
tool with a movable jaw for turning nuts and bolts
He tightened the bolt using an adjustable wrench..
strap whose length or fit can be changed using a fastening device
The backpack has an adjustable strap for a more comfortable fit.
pliers with adjustable jaws for gripping objects
He used adjustable pliers to fix the leak.
supporting structure whose size or position can be changed by the user
The adjustable frame allowed the table to fit different workspaces.
able to be made taller or shorter for different users
The height-adjustable chair helps children sit comfortably at the table.
hand tool with adjustable jaw for nuts and bolts
He used an adjustable spanner to fix the leak.

Origin of adjustable

English, adjust (arrange) + -able (capable of)

Terms with adjustable included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.
dental equipment
adjustable chair for patients in dental offices
furniture
adjustable chair used in barbershops for hair-cutting
desk table
small lamp for a desk or table, often adjustable
furniture
chair with adjustable back and footrest
adjustable
desk that can be adjusted for standing
adjustable ladder
ladder that can be extended in length
headwear
baseball cap without adjustable straps or elastic
medical
bed with adjustable sections for patient care

View all translations of adjustable

Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
  1. French:réglable, ...
  2. German:verstellbar, ...
  3. Italian:regolabile, ...
  4. Spanish:ajustable, ...
  5. Portuguese:ajustável, ...
  6. Chinese:可调节的, ...
  7. Japanese:調節可能な, ...
  8. Arabic:قابِل لِلتَّعْدِيل, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִתְכַּוְּנָן, ...
  10. Russian:регулируемый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:регульований, ...
  12. Hindi:समायोज्य, ...
Browse the dictionary entries starting with “a”:

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery