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adjustability

American  
[uh-juhs-tuh-bil-i-tee] / əˌdʒʌs təˈbɪl ɪ ti /

noun

  1. the quality of being adjustable.

    a reclining chair with infinite adjustability.

  2. the ability, especially of a child, to adjust to new surroundings; adaptability.

    to observe the child's adjustability to her foster home.


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Etymology

Origin of adjustability

First recorded in 1845–50; adjust + -ability

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This adjustability can be a good thing—imagine a marathoner repeating mantras to themself as they push through the final miles of a race—or a very bad thing.

From Slate Sep. 15, 2025

This adjustability opens the door to the development of new functional materials that leverage crystalline molecular machines.

From Science Daily Jan. 19, 2024

“I really like Hendon Hooker,” NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah said, citing his accuracy, acumen and adjustability.

From Washington Times Apr. 14, 2023

On the plus side, Toyota now offers more adjustability in the driver’s seat to help you find a comfortable position.

From Seattle Times Jul. 7, 2021

Wherefore, since there are many things for whose natures and operations several things must concur which may vary in their relative adjustability, it follows that habit is necessary.

From Summa Theologica, Part I-II (Pars Prima Secundae) From the Complete American Edition by Thomas, Aquinas, Saint

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