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Definition of writable

writable

/ˈraɪtəbəl/
(UK: writeable)
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writable Lexical Profile

writable Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Capable of having digital data recorded, modified, or saved onto it (used of a computer file, directory, memory, or storage medium).

Example

"Please ensure that the destination folder is writable before running the backup script."

2

Capable of being written down, expressed in writing, or physically written upon.

Example

"The special coating transforms the entire classroom wall into a smooth, writable surface."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Also spelled 'writeable', though 'writable' is the preferred standard spelling in both computing and general usage.

• Rhymes for writable

• Nearby Words

wristlet
wristwatch
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Writable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/writable
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