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directable

directable

1 5.6
Able to be guided by a person or machine
  • adjective
  • /dɪˈrɛktəbl/
translation icon : dirigible
  • Children at that age are often more directable than teenagers.

But Martin is a very good actor and he's directable.

Examples

  • The robot is fully directable using a simple smartphone app.

  • The new software is highly directable.

  • The new system is easily directable by remote control.

  • Is this tool directable for various tasks?

  • The team members found the new software very directable during the project.

  • With clear instructions, the actors were quite directable throughout the rehearsal.

  • The manager ensured that the tasks were directable, allowing for smooth workflow changes.

Synonyms

controllable
vsdirectable
11 3.2

Easy to manage or keep within limits

is the general ability to be guided, managed, or influenced by someone
tractable
vsdirectable
3 7.4

Easy to manage and willing to follow directions

is able to be guided regardless of willingness or cooperation
manipulable
vsdirectable
1 7.4

Easy to change, control, or shape

is able to be guided but not necessarily easy to change
steerable
vsdirectable
1 4.6

Easy to guide along a path

is the general ability to be guided or managed in many ways
manipulatable
vsdirectable
6.8

Easy for someone to change or control

is the broader capacity to be guided rather than being easily altered

Antonyms

independent
984 2.3

Not controlled by others

uncontrollable
47 4.9

Not able to be held back

How Controllable

directable
1 5.6
controllable
11 3.2
unmanageable
12 6.2

Surface Forms

directable positive

Morphology

directable = direct (transparent) = direct + able

The adjective is formed by adding the productive suffix '-able' to the verb 'direct', yielding a predictable meaning 'able to be directed'.

Etymology

The word directable comes from direct meaning 'to guide' or 'straight' and the ending -able meaning 'able to'. So, like a film director who guides people, something directable is 'able to be guided' or controlled.