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maneuverability

ma·neu·ver
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [muh-noo-ver]
    • /məˈnu vər/
    • /məˈnuː.vrə.bl̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [muh-noo-ver]
    • /məˈnu vər/

Definitions of maneuverability word

  • noun maneuverability a planned and regulated movement or evolution of troops, warships, etc. 1
  • noun maneuverability maneuvers, a series of tactical exercises usually carried out in the field by large bodies of troops in simulating the conditions of war. 1
  • noun maneuverability an act or instance of changing the direction of a moving ship, vehicle, etc., as required. 1
  • noun maneuverability an adroit move, skillful proceeding, etc., especially as characterized by craftiness; ploy: political maneuvers. 1
  • verb with object maneuverability to change the position of (troops, ships, etc.) by a maneuver. 1
  • verb with object maneuverability to bring, put, drive, or make by maneuvers: He maneuvered his way into the confidence of the enemy. 1

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Origin of maneuverability

First appearance:

before 1470
One of the 25% oldest English words
1470-80 for an earlier sense; 1750-60 for current noun sense; < French manoeuvre, Middle French manuevre handwork, derivative of Old French manuvrer < Latin manū operāre to do handwork, equivalent to manū (ablative of manus hand) + operāre to work (see operate); replacing earlier maanorre manual labor < Middle French, as above

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Parts of speech for Maneuverability

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

maneuverability popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

maneuverability usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for maneuverability

noun maneuverability

  • flexibility — capable of being bent, usually without breaking; easily bent: a flexible ruler.
  • movability — capable of being moved; not fixed in one place, position, or posture.
  • motility — Biology. moving or capable of moving spontaneously: motile cells; motile spores.
  • portability — the state or quality of being portable.
  • adjustability — ability to adjust

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