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Definition of translatable

translatable

/trænzˈleɪtəbəl/
trans · lat · a · ble
Adverb:translatably
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• adjective

1

Capable of being expressed or rendered in another language.

Example

"Idioms and cultural puns are rarely directly translatable from one language to another."

2

Capable of being converted, adapted, or applied to a different form, medium, or practical context.

Example

"The skills she acquired in academic research proved highly translatable to the corporate sector."

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• Rhymes for translatable

• Nearby Words

transitorily
transitoriness
transitory
translatable
translate
translation
translator

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 14th century, the word combines the verb 'translate'—derived from the Latin 'translatus', meaning 'carried across'—with the suffix '-able'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Translatable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/translatable
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