Definition

Able to be changed or adjusted to fit individual needs or preferences.

Example

The software is highly customizable, allowing users to modify its features according to their requirements.

Conversation

Have you seen those customizable phone cases online?

Yeah, I checked them out! They look really cool.

I love how you can add your own designs to make them unique.

Exactly! It’s so much fun to create something personal.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Customizable → It is formed from "custom" (from Old French *costume*, meaning a habitual practice or usage) and "-izable" (from Latin *-izabilis*, meaning capable of being). The word "customizable" means capable of being made according to individual habits or preferences.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'custom' as a personal habit or practice, and '-izable' means it can be made that way. This helps you remember that 'customizable' refers to something that can be tailored to fit personal preferences.

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