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retrofittable

ret·ro·fit
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [verb re-troh-fit, re-troh-fit; noun, adjective re-troh-fit]
    • /verb ˈrɛ troʊˌfɪt, ˌrɛ troʊˈfɪt; noun, adjective ˈrɛ troʊˌfɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [verb re-troh-fit, re-troh-fit; noun, adjective re-troh-fit]
    • /verb ˈrɛ troʊˌfɪt, ˌrɛ troʊˈfɪt; noun, adjective ˈrɛ troʊˌfɪt/

Definitions of retrofittable word

  • verb with object retrofittable to modify equipment (in airplanes, automobiles, a factory, etc.) that is already in service using parts developed or made available after the time of original manufacture. 1
  • verb with object retrofittable to install, fit, or adapt (a device or system) for use with something older: to retrofit solar heating to a poorly insulated house. 1
  • verb without object retrofittable (of new or modified parts, equipment, etc.) to fit into or onto existing equipment. 1
  • verb without object retrofittable to replace existing parts, equipment, etc., with updated parts or systems. 1
  • noun retrofittable something that has been retrofitted. 1
  • noun retrofittable an instance of updating, enlarging, etc., with new or modified equipment: A retrofit could save thousands of dollars. 1

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Parts of speech for Retrofittable

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

retrofittable popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% 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.

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