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Word

customizable

Phoneticscus·tom·iz·a·ble

/ˈkəstəˌmaɪzəbəɫ/

Definition

adj. describing something that you can change or adjust to fit your own needs or tastes. You use this for things like software, clothes, or furniture that you can personalize.

adj. capable of being modified or adapted to suit individual preferences or specific requirements. Often describes digital interfaces or physical products that allow for user-defined configurations.

Examples

“The website has a customizable layout for every user.”

“Many modern smartphones offer a customizable home screen where you can place your favorite apps in any order.”

“The software is designed to be highly customizable, allowing developers to integrate third-party plugins and modify the core code to meet the unique demands of their clients.”

Examples

simple

“The website has a customizable layout for every user.”

contextual

“Many modern smartphones offer a customizable home screen where you can place your favorite apps in any order.”

complex

“The software is designed to be highly customizable, allowing developers to integrate third-party plugins and modify the core code to meet the unique demands of their clients.”

Real-World Examples

“The Golden Gate update to Liquid Glass solves a fair number of the most common criticisms through both design changes and customizable settings.”
Ars Technica · 16 Sept 2026
“Their customizable structures allow for precise tuning of properties, making them ideal candidates for photocatalysis.”
Phys.org · 13 Sept 2026

Etymology

From customize + -able.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Occasional
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