refreshable

Able to renew

Refreshable describes something capable of being refreshed—updated, renewed, or restored to a current state.

The term appears most often in computing contexts: a refreshable display updates its content, a refreshable braille terminal converts digital text to tactile output that changes as you navigate.

Beyond technology, anything that can be made fresh again qualifies: The page is refreshable every thirty seconds.

technology

display

Presentation for viewing

  • e-inkLow-power reflective display
  • e-paperReflective digital display medium
  • screenDisplay or barrier

touchscreen · OLED · LCD · dynamic · digital · tactile · interactive · adaptive · assistive · accessibility

restorative

rejuvenate

Restore youthful vigor

energize · replenish · revive · restore · recuperate · recharge · cool · crisp · mint · splash

software

update

New version or information

  • firmwareHardware's permanent programming
  • patchMaterial covering damage
  • upgradeRaise to higher standard

download · install · hotfix · bugfix · version · release · rollback · deployment · revision · maintenance

beverage

refillable

Able to restore contents

chilled · fountain · pitcher · carafe · thermos · cooler · dispenser · self-service · grab-and-go · vending

Opposites
updatability

refreshablestatic

Without motion or change

fixed · unchangeable · permanent · unchanging · immutable

mutability

refreshableimmutable

Incapable of being changed

unchangeable · unalterable · permanent · fixed · invariable

permanence

refreshablepermanent

Fixed without end

fixed · hardcoded · set · finalized · indelible

Family

fresh, refresh, refreshing, freshness, freshen, freshly, refreshment, refreshed, refresher

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G