Definition

Able to be moved from one place to another.

Example

The displaceable parts of the machine can be easily adjusted for different tasks.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how displaceable some things are in our lives?

Yeah, like when you move and have to rearrange everything.

Exactly! It's interesting how some items just fit better in new spaces.

Totally, and it makes you realize how displaceable our routines can be too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Displaceable → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "place" (from Latin "placere", meaning to please or to put). The suffix "-able" (meaning capable of) indicates that something can be done. Thus, "displaceable" means capable of being put apart or moved from its original position.

Memory Tip

Think of something that can be 'moved apart' ('dis-') from its 'place' — that's why displaceable means it can be moved from where it is.

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