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movable

mov·a·ble
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [moo-vuh-buh l]
    • /ˈmu və bəl/
    • /ˈmuː.və.bl̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [moo-vuh-buh l]
    • /ˈmu və bəl/

Definitions of movable word

  • adjective movable capable of being moved; not fixed in one place, position, or posture. 1
  • adjective movable Law. not permanent in reference to place; capable of being moved without injury. personal, as distinguished from real. 1
  • adjective movable changing from one date to another in different years: a movable holiday. 1
  • adjective movable (of type or matrices) able to be rearranged. 1
  • noun movable an article of furniture that is not fixed in place. 1
  • noun movable Often, movables. Law. an article of personal property not attached to land. 1

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Origin of movable

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English mevable, movable < Anglo-French movable. See move, -able

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Movable

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

movable popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for movable

adj movable

  • mobile — capable of moving or being moved readily.
  • ambulatory — of, relating to, or designed for walking
  • portable — portability
  • adaptable — If you describe a person or animal as adaptable, you mean that they are able to change their ideas or behaviour in order to deal with new situations.
  • adjustable — If something is adjustable, it can be changed to different positions or sizes.

adjective movable

  • transport — to carry, move, or convey from one place to another.
  • flexible — capable of being bent, usually without breaking; easily bent: a flexible ruler.
  • changeable — Someone or something that is changeable is likely to change many times.
  • variable — apt or liable to vary or change; changeable: variable weather; variable moods.
  • mutable — liable or subject to change or alteration.

Antonyms for movable

adj movable

  • immovable — incapable of being moved; fixed; stationary.
  • permanent — existing perpetually; everlasting, especially without significant change.
  • unmovable — capable of being moved; not fixed in one place, position, or posture.
  • fixed — fastened, attached, or placed so as to be firm and not readily movable; firmly implanted; stationary; rigid.
  • transport — to carry, move, or convey from one place to another.

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