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attachable

attachable

1 3.2
A thing that you can fasten to something else
  • adjective
  • /əˈtæʧəbl/
translation icon : acoplable
  • For DVD lovers, the Samsung Optical Smart Hub could be a handy device and offers more advanced functions than some basic attachable optical drives.

So I actually saw this on ASOS, which is just like a little attachable collar.

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Examples

  • This means that lenses, accessories, and devices supplied for older models, while attachable to the newer camera bodies, may not function fully with them.

    Academic text (1994)

  • Full Windows 8 in the size of a tablet with an attachable keyboard/cover = perfect fit!

    Blog text (34)

  • Instead, it's a "hybrid" tablet that comes with an attachable keyboard.

    Blog text (23)

  • All are recently announced tablets with attachable keyboards that run the full version of Windows 8.

    Blog text (19)

  • Waterproof solar-powered laptop with attachable drink holder.

    Blog text (2)

  • This $399, 10-inch tablet, which came to market last month, is built to work with an optional, attachable $100 keyboard.

    Blog text (9)

  • With 64GB SD cards becoming popular, we really need options for multiple SD slots, not to mention a CF slot or attachable small adapter.

    Blog text (19)

  • The tablet is designed with an attachable keyboard that enhances its functionality.

  • You can easily add an attachable camera lens to your smartphone for better photos.

  • The printer has an attachable scanner that simplifies document management.

Synonyms

stick-on
vsattachable
2 3.7

With glue on the back so you can press it onto something

is more general and can be fastened in many other ways
connectable
vsattachable
1 4.2

Able to join with other devices and parts

is broader and covers joining, fastening, or simple addition
bondable
vsattachable
  • Specialized
1 6.8

Able to be joined to another material with glue or heat

is more general and includes nonchemical joining or simple addition
fixable
vsattachable
3.1

Can be attached to a surface

is broader and allows either fastening or simple addition
securable
vsattachable
4.1

Can be fastened so it stays in place

is less about firm holding and can mean simply added
mountable
vsattachable
4.3

Can be fixed to another surface for use

is broader and also covers being added in other ways
bindable
vsattachable
7.3

Can be fastened with rope, straps, or ties

is broader and can involve fastening without tying
tie-on
vsattachable
6.4

Made to be attached with a string or cord

is broader and allows many fastening methods beyond cords
addable
vsattachable
5.5

A thing you can put with other things

is more about fastening as well as simple joining
addible
vsattachable
8.6

Able to be joined to something

is mainly about fastening or firm joining rather than mere inclusion
includable
vsattachable
3.5

Something you can add to a list, plan, or budget

is more about being fastened or joined physically rather than just being part

Antonyms

detachable
9 3.5

A part you can remove without damaging the thing it is on

How Pluggable

swappable
  • Specialized
6.1
removable
20 3.3
pluggable
  • Specialized
1 5.3
attachable
1 3.2
modular
  • Specialized
17 5.4
built-in
59 3.9

Surface Forms

attachable positive

Morphology

attachable = attach (transparent) = attach + able

Formed by the verb 'attach' plus the productive adjectival suffix '-able', meaning 'capable of being attached'.

Etymology

Attachable comes from the verb attach, which means 'to fasten' or 'fix to something', plus the ending -able, which means 'can be'. So something attachable is something you 'can fasten' or add to another thing, like a lamp you can clip on for extra light.