Tuneable

Part of speech: adjective

Definitions

1. Adaptable for adjustments to reach a preferred state or frequency
2. Possible to modify in order to enhance effectiveness or quality
3. Able to be adjusted or changed to suit specific requirements or preferences

Etymology: "Tuneable" is a plain combination of "tune" and the suffix "-able," meaning "capable of being." A tune, in the sense of a melody, comes from an older word "tune" meaning a musical sound or harmony, which was itself a variant of "tone." The idea behind "tuneable" is therefore straightforward: something that can be brought into proper adjustment, like an instrument that can be brought into correct pitch. The word's meaning has widened over time. Its original sense was musical, describing an instrument or voice that could be set to the right pitch. Today it is used more broadly for anything adjustable to reach a preferred state or setting, such as an engine that can be tuned for performance or a radio that can be set to a particular frequency.

Synonyms: adjustable, modifiable, adaptable, configurable, alterable

Antonyms: inflexible, rigid, fixed, unalterable, constant