adjective / noun
movable
MOO-vuh-bul/ˈmuːvəbl/
Capable of being changed in position, location, or time.
The movable cabinet rolls easily on four casters when pushed.
Etymology
The motion root and capability ending describe something that can be set in motion. The adjective expresses the possibility of movement, rather than saying that movement is happening.
In context
a movable island the island is on casters it can be moved very easily
More examples
- Movable shelves let us make room for taller books.
- The meeting date is movable if the room is unavailable.
- The estate's movables include furniture and other personal belongings.
Forms
movable · movables
move verb — To change position or cause movement.