scalable
scalable Lexical Profile
scalable Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Capable of being easily expanded, upgraded, or adapted to handle a growing amount of work, data, or demand.
"The software startup designed a scalable cloud architecture that could support millions of new users without slowing down."
Capable of being climbed or ascended.
"The hikers searched along the canyon wall for a scalable route to the summit."
Capable of having its outer scales or flaky coating scraped off or removed.
"Most common freshwater catch, such as perch and bass, are easily scalable with a dull knife."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed from the verb 'scale' (ultimately from Latin 'scala', meaning 'ladder') combined with the suffix '-able'. The business and computing sense of being able to expand efficiently to handle greater volume emerged in the late 20th century.