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tunability

tunability

6.7
How easy it is to adjust a device to different settings so it works how you want
  • noun
  • /ˌtjuːnəˈbɪlɪti/
translation icon : ajustabilidad
  • The tunability of this software allows users to customize settings according to their preferences.

Examples

  • Although this mechanism is always present and ultimately saturates the redshift, it still allows for a reasonable range of tunability.

    Academic text (1994)
  • The tunability facilitates the engineering of molecules to fit specific requirements.

    Academic text (2006)
  • That tunability is an important advantage over natural atoms.

    Academic text (2005)
  • I chose the 2002 because I love the carbureted bikes due to tunability, and it is my favorite bike of all time!

    Blog text (28)
  • This bike is also appealing to me, being a vintage moped tuner, because I realize the tunability and upgradeability of this bike.

    Blog text (8)
  • MAD phasing, as an example, depends on the tunability of synchrotron radiation, and with undulators, the fine energy resolution required (Figure 5b) is achieved without sacrificing intensity.

    Academic text (1995)
  • Engineers appreciate the tunability of the new control system, which can be adjusted for better performance.

  • The toy's tunability means that children can change its speed and features to suit their play style.

Synonyms

flexibility
vstunability
37 3.0

Ability to bend or change shape without breaking

is about precise control to reach a chosen setting rather than general bending
adaptability
vstunability
11 3.9

Being able to change and work well in new situations

is for deliberate changes to reach a specific chosen setting
adjustability
vstunability
1 3.8

How easy it is to change something to fit different needs

is about precise control to reach a chosen setting
modifiability
vstunability
7.0

How easy it is to change something

focuses on precise control to set a desired condition

Antonyms

rigidity
  • Specialized
3 6.0

Not able to bend or change shape easily

Refusing to change ideas or plans

How Adjustable

flexibility
37 3.0
tunability
6.7
rigidity
7 7.0

Surface Forms

tunability singular
tunabilities plural

Morphology

tunability = tunable (transparent) = tune + able + ity

Formed by a standard noun-forming suffix '-ity' from the adjective 'tunable' meaning 'capable of being tuned'.

Etymology

Tunability comes from the common verb tune ('to set or adjust a sound or device') plus able and -ity, so it means the 'ability' to be tuned. Think of a radio or a guitar: if something has good tunability, you can easily change it to the right setting.