modifiability

Definition

Modifiability (noun): The quality or state of being capable of being modified, altered, or changed. It refers to the extent to which something can be adjusted, adapted, or transformed.

Usage Examples

• (The software can be changed or adapted easily.)
• (A word's capacity to receive grammatical modifiers.)
• (The plan could be altered as circumstances changed.)

Advanced Usage

• "High modifiability": A term used in engineering and design to describe systems or products that are easy to change or upgrade.

  • The modular architecture of the building ensures high modifiability for future renovations. (The design allows for easy structural changes.)

• "Limited modifiability": When something has restrictions on how much it can be altered.

  • The contract has limited modifiability; only minor changes are permitted. (Only small adjustments are allowed.)

Variants and Related Words

• Modifiable (adjective): Capable of being modified.

  • The template is modifiable to fit your company's branding. (The template can be changed.)

• Modify (verb): To make partial or minor changes to something.

  • We need to modify the schedule to include the new meeting. (Change the schedule slightly.)

• Modification (noun): The act or process of changing something.

  • The modification of the engine improved its performance. (The change to the engine.)

Synonyms

• Alterability: The quality of being able to be changed.
• Adaptability: The ability to adjust to new conditions or uses.
• Flexibility: The capacity to be easily modified or adapted.
• Changeability: The state of being subject to change.

Related Idioms

• "Built to be changed": Describes something designed with modifiability in mind.

  • This furniture is built to be changed; you can rearrange the shelves as needed. (The furniture is designed for easy modification.)

• "Open to revision": Willing to allow changes or modifications.

  • The policy is open to revision based on feedback. (The policy can be modified.)