Meaning & use

adjustable

adjective·Everyday

Able to be changed or set differently to suit different needs or preferences.

See it in a sentence

The desk has an adjustable height so it can be used sitting or standing.

We bought an adjustable wrench that fits several different sizes of bolt.

A note on using this word

Adjustable describes objects designed with a mechanism for change, unlike 'flexible', which can also mean bendable material.

Words with a similar meaning

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Words with an opposite meaning

fixed

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