Modifiable
What it means
Able to be changed or adapted after its initial form is set.
Reach for it when describing a design, plan, or factor that can be altered for a different need
The modifiable desk adjusts to several working heights.
Able to be changed or adapted after its initial form is set.
Reach for it when describing a design, plan, or factor that can be altered for a different need
The modifiable desk adjusts to several working heights.
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everyday
changeable
Fits when the simple possibility of change is enough
Careful Changeable can imply instability or frequent fluctuation.
everyday
Fits when rules or design allow different arrangements
Careful Flexibility may come from use rather than changes to the thing itself.
professional
Fits when use or form can respond effectively to varied needs
Careful Adaptable often suggests inherent flexibility rather than direct modification.
professional
adjustable
Fits when settings or dimensions can move within a designed range
Careful Adjustable implies controlled settings, not deep structural change.
professional
configurable
Fits when predefined options can be selected without rebuilding
Careful Configuration is limited to anticipated choices and may not allow true modification.
professional
customizable
Fits when a user can tailor features to preferences or needs
Careful Customization can be cosmetic and is often promotional jargon.
professional
editable
Fits when text, data, or digital content can be revised
Careful Editable is too narrow for furniture, risk factors, or physical systems.
formal
alterable
Fits when capacity for change should be stated neutrally
Careful Alterable is uncommon and says nothing about ease or safety.
formal
revisable
Fits when a plan, statement, or decision can be reconsidered
Careful Revisable is rare and does not fit physical objects.
easily modifiable
The easily modifiable template supports several reading levels.
modifiable design
A modifiable design lets the clinic add storage later.
potentially modifiable
The study separates fixed risks from potentially modifiable ones.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Flame, not lame, American accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC0 Updated
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