programmable

or pro·gram·a·ble

[proh-gram-uh-buh l, proh-gram-]

adjective

capable of being programmed.

noun

an electronic device, as a calculator or telephone, that can be programmed to perform specific tasks.

Origin of programmable

First recorded in 1955–60; program + -able

Related formspro·gram·ma·bil·i·ty, nounnon·pro·gram·ma·ble, adjectivere·pro·gram·ma·ble, adjectiveun·pro·gram·ma·ble, adjective

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British mathematician, one of the inventors of the programmable computer.
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Mihai Nadin

British Dictionary definitions for programmable

programmable

programable

adjective

(esp of a device or operation) capable of being programmed for automatic operation or computer processing

Derived Formsprogrammability, noun

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Word Origin and History for programmable

adj.

1959, from program (v.) + -able.