ADJUSTABLE Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

adjustable

adjective

Definition of adjustable

as in adaptable

capable of being readily changed quantities that are easily adjustable if you're cooking for a larger crowd

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Recent Examples of adjustable This accent color continues into the cabin on the dashboard and center console, while the standard four-way power-adjustable sport seats add to the sense of occasion with plaid inserts. — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026 Their two top sellers are the Banyan pant, which is a snap pant, and a Move and Groove pant, both of which are adjustable. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 Simpleimages | Moment | Getty Images Thousands of homeowners with adjustable-rate mortgages may soon face a potential spike in the interest rate that's applied to their loan. — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026 This Donnain bag is only $46 at Amazon and has a wide, adjustable strap that can be worn close to the chest. — Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2026 The suspension up the front is a set of fully adjustable KYB 43mm USD forks, and there’s a fully adjustable KYB monoshock on the rear bolted to a single-sided swingarm. — New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2026 Some keys had adjustable bits so that the shape could be altered at any time. — Shayla Love, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026 This phone’s standout feature is the adjustable privacy display, which can hide your entire screen, or just portions of it, from onlookers and strangers. — Brad Bourque, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2026 Streamlined and minimal, the only bells and whistles in Branch’s office furniture are details that make a real difference throughout the workday (like adjustable arm rests and flexible lumbar support). — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026

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Adjective

Rather than simply copying that, but with a slab of batteries under the cabin, the Fiat Multiplay explores the idea of a vehicle that’s adaptable, transforming from a three-row people carrier to a pickup.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 13 Oct. 2026
Its adaptable architecture supports missions including tactical logistics, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, casualty evacuation, communications support and other mission-critical applications.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of adaptable

Adjective

With shifting tariff rules and trade policies, merchants need to stay flexible to handle sudden political and financial changes.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
To surmount the issue, Apple routed a flexible graphite pipe through the hinge itself to transfer heat between the two halves, thereby increasing the surface area available for heat dissipation.

— Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of flexible

Adjective

Generally, experts are wary of universally screening men for low testosterone because testosterone measurements can be highly variable—and unhelpful.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026
Inverter air conditioners use a variable-speed compressor that is typically quieter and uses less power than a traditional AC.

— John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of variable

Adjective

This is a recurring injury for Smith, who has missed five of the last nine games due to varying levels of discomfort in his calf.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Even within a single day, temporary weight shifts are common and are often due to varying levels of fluid retention.

— Lauren O'Connor, Health, 22 Oct. 2025

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