Definition

Able to be arranged or positioned in different ways, often used to describe figures or models that can be moved into various poses.

Example

The action figure is poseable, allowing kids to create different scenes.

Conversation

Have you seen my new action figure?

Yeah, it looks really cool! Is it poseable?

Absolutely! I can make it do all kinds of poses.

That's awesome! I love when toys are poseable like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Poseable → It is formed from "pose" (from Latin "ponere", meaning to place or put) and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "poseable" means capable of being placed or arranged in a particular position.

Memory Tip

Think of 'placing' something ('pose') and being 'capable' of it ('-able'). This helps you remember that 'poseable' refers to something that can be arranged or positioned.

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