pointable

Able to aim

Pointable describes something that can be pointed—aimed or directed at a target.

The word applies to physical objects like devices or weapons a pointable antenna, a pointable laser, and to interface elements that can receive cursor attention pointable icons.

In programming, pointable may describe data that can be referenced by a pointer.

interface

clickable

Able to be pressed

touchable · focusable · draggable · cursor · highlight · button · link · icon · element · widget

direction

aim

Purpose or direction

direct · orient · steer · guide · arrow · compass · cursor · vector · bearing · waypoint

gesture

finger

Hand's grasping extension

  • handGrasping body part
  • nodBrief head tilt
  • waveOscillating motion through medium

beckon · motion · signal · cue · body-language · indicate · directional · show · reference · attention

device

remote

Distant or controller

laser · antenna · mouse · joystick · trackpad · clicker · finger · baton · stick · rod

Opposites
directionality/aimability

pointablefixed

Restored or immovable

unadjustable · omnidirectional · stationary · immovable · rigid

mobility/fixedness

pointableimmovable

Incapable of being shifted

anchored · stationary · mounted · permanent · rooted

Family

pointed, appoint, points, pointer, disappoint, appointment, puncture, pointing, appointments

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G