Definition

Able to be put in a specific position or location.

Example

The furniture is placeable in any room of the house.

Conversation

I really like how those shelves are placeable anywhere in the room.

Yeah, it makes rearranging so much easier!

Exactly! I can switch things up whenever I want.

For sure, it's great to have placeable furniture.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A person or thing that can be placed in a specific position or location, often used in contexts like employment or translation.

Example

The agency identified several placeables who were ready for job placement.

Conversation

I heard you got a new job with that agency, how's it going?

It's going well, but I’m still trying to find a good placeable position.

That makes sense, being placeable is key to getting the right fit.

Root Explanation

Placeable → It is formed from "place" (from Latin *placere*, meaning to please or to set) and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "placeable" means capable of being placed or set in a particular position.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'capable of being set' — 'place' means to set, and '-able' means capable.

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