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Definition: TUNABLE |
TUNABLEAdjective1. Capable of being tuned, or made harmonious; hence, harmonious; musical; tuneful. |
Crosswords: TUNABLE |
| Specialty definitions using "TUNABLE": Lithotripsy, Laser. (references) |
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Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | |||
| "TUNABLE" is generally used as an adjective (general or positive) -- approximately 100.00% of the time. "TUNABLE" is used about 18 times out of a sample of 100 million words spoken or written in English. Its rank is based on over 700,000 words used in the English language. Some parts-of-speech are not covered due to the samples used by the British National Corpus. (note: percents less than one-hundredth of one percent have been omitted) |
| Parts of Speech | Percent | Usage per 100 Million Words | Rank in English |
| Adjective (general or positive) | 100% | 18 | 82,615 |
Source: compiled by the editor from several corpora; see credits.
| Hypenated Usage | |
Ending with "TUNABLE": wavelength-tunable. | |
| Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | |
| The following statistics estimate the number of searches per day across the major English-language search engines as identified by various trade publications. Hyperlinks lead to commercial use of the expression at Amazon.com. |
| Expression | Frequency per Day |
tunable filter | 13 |
tunable laser | 8 |
mufflers tunable | 4 |
tunable | 4 |
optical tunable filter | 4 |
filter notch tunable | 3 |
tunable muffler | 2 |
tunable bongos | 2 |
crystal filter liquid tunable | 2 |
antenna tunable | 2 |
| Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | |
| Language | Translations for "TUNABLE"; alternative meanings/domain in parentheses. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Albanian | i harmonishëm (concordant, consonant, harmonious, well-rounded), i akordueshëm. (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bulgarian | който може да се настрои, музикален (music, musical, tuneful), мелодичен (canorous, dulcet, euphonious, harmonious, mellifluent, mellifluous, melodic, melodious, musical, orphean, songful, sonorous, sweet, tuneful, tuny). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Danish | indstillelig (adjustable, displaceable, movable), afstemmelig. (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dutch | afstembaar. (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Finnish | viritettävä. (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
French | accordable. (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
German | stimmbar. (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Greek | συντονίσιμος, χορδιστόσ, τονιστόσ. (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hebrew | מתכו ן, בר כו ון. (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hungarian | dallamos (canorous, euphonious, melodic, melodious, musical, sweet, tuneful, tuny). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indonesian | merdu (dulcet, melodious, tuneful). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Italian | accordabile. (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Manx | bingyssagh (clangorous, harmonic, sounding, yielding music). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pig Latin | unabletay melodioso (arioso, canorous, harmonious, melodious, music, musical, songful, sonorous, sweet, tuneful, tuny), harmonioso (accordant, canorous, concordant, conformable, consonant, euphonious, flowing, harmonious, melodious, numerous, orphic, regular, sweet, tuneful, tuny, united). (various references) мелодичный (canorous, fluted, harmonious, melodic, melodious, musical, songful, tuneful), легко настраиваемый. (various references) uskladljiv, skladan (concordant, harmonic, harmonious, lightsome, suitable), melodičan (melodic, melodious, tuneful), koji se može naštimovati. (various references) sintonizable. (various references) inställbar (adjustable), avstämbar. (various references) akort edilebilir. (various references) có thể ho âm được du dương, êm ái (consonant, cushy, dulcet, gently, sweet, tender, tuneful). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Derivations | |
Words beginning with "TUNABLE": tunableness, tunablenesses. (additional references) | |
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"TUNABLE" is suggested in spellcheckers for the following: Funabem, runnable, tanable, tinnable, tonale, toneable, tuabe, tuneable, Tyndalle. (additional references) | |
| Source: compiled by the editor, based on several corpora (additional references). | |
| # of Phoneme Matches | Pronunciation | Word(s) rhyming with "TUNABLE" (pronounced tuw"nubul) |
| 5 | -n u b u l | abominable, actionable, amenable, attainable, burnable, cannibal, Combinable, definable, determinable, discernible, explainable, fashionable, fissionable, imaginable, impregnable, impressionable, inalienable, indefinable, interminable, objectionable, obtainable, personable, questionable, reasonable, returnable, seasonable, sustainable, tenable, trainable, unalienable, unattainable, unconscionable, unexplainable, unfashionable, ungovernable, unimaginable, unmentionable, unobtainable, unquestionable, unreasonable, unsustainable, untenable, unwinnable, winnable. |
| 4 | -u b u l | acceptable, accessible, accountable, achievable, adaptable, addressable, adjustable, admirable, admissible, adoptable, adorable, advisable, affable, affordable, agreeable, allowable, amendable, amiable, amicable, analyzable, answerable, appealable, applicable, appreciable, approachable, approvable, arable, arguable, attributable, audible, available, avoidable, bankable, bearable, believable, billable, biodegradable, breakable, buildable, callable, capable, changeable, chargeable, charitable, classifiable, collapsible, collectible, comfortable, commendable, communicable, comparable, compatible, compensable, comprehensible, conceivable, confirmable, considerable, constable, consumable, contemptible, contestable, controllable, convertible, copyrightable, countable, credible, creditable, crucible, culpable, curable, debatable, deductible, defensible, degradable, delectable, deliverable, demonstrable, dependable, deplorable, deployable, depreciable, describable, desirable, despicable, detachable, detectable, developable, digestible, disagreeable, discountable, discoverable, dishonorable, dispensable, disposable, disreputable, distinguishable, divisible, doable, drinkable, drivable, durable, eatable, edible, electable, eligible, Embraceable, employable, enforceable, enjoyable, enviable, equable, equitable, erasable, erodible, estimable, exchangeable, excitable, excludable, excusable, execrable, exercisable, expandable, expendable, exportable, extendable, extendible, fallible, fathomable, favorable, feasible, fixable, flammable, flexible, forcible, foreseeable, forfeitable, forgettable, forgivable, formidable, fungible, fusible, gullible, habitable, harvestable, heritable, hon, honorable, horrible, hospitable, identifiable, illegible, imitable, immiscible, immovable, immutable, impassable, impeachable, impeccable, impenetrable, imperceptible, impermissible, implacable, implantable, implausible, imponderable, impossible, impracticable, improbable, inaccessible, inadmissible, inadvisable, inapplicable, inaudible, incalculable, incapable, incomparable, incompatible, incomprehensible, incompressible, inconceivable, incontrovertible, incorrigible, incredible, incurable, indefatigable, indefensible, indelible, indescribable, indestructible, indispensable, indisputable, indistinguishable, indivisible, indomitable, inedible, ineffable, ineligible, inequitable, inescapable, inevitable, inexcusable, inexhaustible, inexorable, inexplicable, infallible, infeasible, inflammable, inflatable, inflexible, inheritable, inhospitable, inimitable, injectable, innumerable, inoperable, insatiable, inscrutable, inseparable, insoluble, insufferable, insupportable, insurmountable, intangible, intelligible, interchangeable, interruptible, intolerable, intractable, invaluable, investable, invincible, inviolable, invisible, invulnerable, irascible, irreconcilable, irrefutable, irremediable, irreparable, irreplaceable, irrepressible, irresistible, irresponsible, irreversible, irrevocable, irritable, issuable, justifiable, knowledgeable, lamentable, laudable, laughable, leasable, legible, liable, likable, likeable, livable, lovable, malleable, manageable, mandible, maneuverable, marketable, measurable, memorable, microwavable, miscible, miserable, moldable, movable, navigable, negligible, negotiable, noncallable, nonconvertible, nondeductible, nondurable, nonrefundable, nonrenewable, nontaxable, nontransferable, notable, noticeable, observable, operable, ostensible, palatable, palpable, parable, passable, patentable, payable, peaceable, perceptible, perishable, permeable, permissible, persuadable, pitiable, plausible, pleasurable, pliable, portable, possible, potable, practicable, predictable, preferable, presentable, preventable, printable, probable, profitable, programmable, prosecutable, provable, punishable, quotable, reachable, readable, realizable, receivable, rechargeable, recognizable, recordable, recoverable, recyclable, redeemable, redoubtable, reducible, refundable, regrettable, reliable, remarkable, removable, renewable, rentable, repairable, repayable, repeatable, replaceable, reportable, reprehensible, reputable, resealable, resettable, respectable, responsible, retractable, reusable, reversible, revocable, ridable, salable, saleable, salvageable, sensible, serviceable, sizable, sizeable, sociable, soluble, solvable, spendable, submersible, suggestible, suitable, supportable, survivable, susceptible, syllable, talkable, tangible, taxable, teachable, terrible, tolerable, traceable, tractable, tradable, tradeable, transferable, transferrable, transmittable, transportable, treatable, typeable, unacceptable, unaccountable, unaffordable, unalterable, unanswerable, unassailable, unavailable, unavoidable, unbearable, unbeatable, unbelievable, unbuildable, uncollectible, uncomfortable, uncontrollable, undeniable, understandable, undesirable, undetectable, unelectable, unemployable, unenforceable, unenviable, unfathomable, unfavorable, unfeasible, unflappable, unforeseeable, unforgettable, unforgivable, unimpeachable, uninhabitable, uninsurable, unintelligible, unjustifiable, unknowable, unlivable, unmanageable, unmistakable, unpalatable, unpredictable, unprintable, unprofitable, unreachable, unreadable, unrecognizable, unreliable, unremarkable, unsalable, unshakable, unsinkable, unsolvable, unspeakable, unstoppable, unsuitable, unsupportable, unthinkable, untouchable, untraceable, unusable, unverifiable, unworkable, usable, variable, vegetable, venerable, verifiable, veritable, viable, visible, voluble, vulnerable, washable, wearable, workable. |
| 3 | -b u l | able, amble, assemble, babble, Babel, bauble, bible, bramble, bubble, Bumble, cable, cobble, coble, corbel, crumble, cymbal, dabble, Dibble, disable, disassemble, dissemble, double, Drabble, dribble, enable, enfeeble, ennoble, ensemble, fable, feeble, foible, fumble, gable, gamble, Garble, global, gobble, Gribble, grumble, hardscrabble, herbal, hobble, humble, ignoble, immeasurable, immobile, intertribal, jumble, kibble, label, libel, marble, mislabel, mobile, mumble, nibble, nimble, noble, nonverbal, pebble, preamble, psychobabble, quibble, rabble, ramble, reassemble, rebel, redouble, relabel, resemble, Roble, rouble, roundtable, rubble, Ruble, rumble, sable, Scrabble, scramble, scribble, shamble, Sibyl, squabble, Stabile, stable, stubble, stumble, symbol, table, thimble, timetable, treble, tremble, tribal, trouble, tubal, tumble, turntable, umbel, unable, unscramble, unserviceable, unstable, valuable, verbal, wamble, wobble. |
Source: compiled by the editor (additional references); see credits. | ||
Scrabble® Enable2K-Verified Anagrams | |
Direct Anagrams: abluent. | |
| Words within the letters "a-b-e-l-n-t-u" | |
-1 letter: butane, eluant, lunate, nebula, unable, unbelt. | |
-2 letters: beaut, blate, bleat, blent, bluet, blunt, butle, laten, leant, lunet, lutea, table, tabun, tubae, tubal, ulnae, unlet. | |
-3 letters: abet, able, abut, ante, aunt, bale, bane, bate, bean, beat, beau, belt, bent, beta, blae, blat, blet, blue, bunt, bute, elan, etna, lane, late, lean, lent, lube, luna. | |
| Words containing the letters "a-b-e-l-n-t-u" | |
+1 letter: abluents, huntable, tuneable, tuneably, turnable, unstable. | |
+2 letters: countable, mountable, subaltern, tenurable, turntable, unactable, uneatable, unstabler, untamable, untenable. | |
+3 letters: antebellum, binucleate, bladdernut, blanquette, infibulate, intuitable, obnubilate, outbalance, returnable, roundtable, subalterns, subcentral, turntables, unabatedly, unbeatable, unbeatably, unstablest, unsuitable, untestable, untillable. | |
+4 letters: accountable, binucleated, bladdernuts, blanquettes, confabulate, construable, demountable, entablature, equilibrant, exuberantly, indubitable, ineluctable, ineluctably, inequitable, inequitably, infibulated, infibulates, inscrutable, mandibulate, obnubilated, obnubilates, outbalanced, outbalances, outbleating, returnables, roundtables, subinterval, subjacently, subterminal, sustainable, tunableness, unadaptable, unadoptable, unalterable, unalterably, unballasted, unbeautiful, uncatchable, uncountable, undauntable, undebatable, undebatably, undoubtable, unelaborate, unelectable, unexcitable, unliberated, unmatchable, unpalatable, unprintable, unstoppable, unteachable, unthinkable, untouchable, untraceable, unutterable, unutterably, unwatchable. | |
| Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. | |
| 1. Definition 2. Crosswords 3. Usage: Commercial 4. Usage Frequency | 5. Expressions 6. Expressions: Internet 7. Translations: Modern 8. Derivations | 9. Rhymes 10. Anagrams 11. Bibliography |
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