switchable

Able to change

Switchable describes something that can be switched—changed, exchanged, or toggled between states or options.

A switchable lens can be swapped out.

Switchable glass changes from transparent to opaque.

In technical contexts, switchable often refers to components that can be turned on or off or alternated between modes: The device has switchable voltage settings.

toggleable

toggle

Two-position switch

  • flipQuick turning motion
  • on-offHaving two states only
  • binaryConsisting of two parts

button · dial · selector · knob · control · lever · rocker · circuit · relay · transistor

convertible

convertible

Car with folding roof

hybrid · bidirectional · two-way · alternating · transitional · changeover · shift · transition · morph · adapt

interchangeable

modular

Made of separable units

exchangeable · substitutable · replaceable · swappable · plug-and-play · hot-swap · snap-in · clip-on · magnetic · dock

configurable

configurable

Able to be adjusted

tunable · reconfigurable · programmable · settable · assignable · mappable · user-defined · preference · option · mode

Opposites
changeability

switchablefixed

Restored or immovable

unchangeable · immutable · static · locked · unalterable

permanence

switchablepermanent

Fixed without end

irreversible · irrevocable · final · perpetual · lasting

flexibility/rigidity

switchablerigid

Unable to bend

inflexible · dedicated · hardcoded · preset

Family

switch, switched, switching, switcheroo, switcher, switchblade, switchboard, switchover

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G