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tiltable

tiltable

1 4.4
Able to be moved so it is at an angle
  • adjective
  • /ˈtɪl.tə.bəl/
: inclinable
  • The gaming chair features a tiltable backrest for added comfort and support.

Examples

  • Having tiltable/adjustable arrays can greatly improve output.

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  • The desk has a tiltable surface that allows for easy drawing at different angles.

  • You can adjust the projector to a tiltable position for a better viewing experience.

Synonyms

reclinable
vstiltable
1 4.2

A chair or seat that can lean back to make sitting more comfortable

is adjustable to an angle in any direction rather than only backward

Antonyms

96 2.7

Standing straight up and not leaning

47 1.0

Having a flat surface

How Adjustable

pivotable
1 5.4
adjustable
32 3.4
tiltable
1 4.4
fixed
163 1.8

Surface Forms

tiltable positive

Morphology

tiltable = tilt (transparent) = tilt + able

Standard adjective formation from the verb 'tilt' with the productive suffix '-able', meaning 'able to be tilted'.

Etymology

Tiltable is made of tilt and -able. Tilt means 'to lean or tip' and -able means 'can be done', so tiltable is something you can 'tip' or move to an angle.