Aanpasbaar
Example: Het nieuwe softwareprogramma is zeer aanpasbaar aan verschillende behoeften.
Definition
"Aanpasbaar" describes something that is capable of being adjusted or modified to suit different conditions or needs. For example, the new software program is very "aanpasbaar" to various requirements, highlighting its flexibility and adaptability.
Etymology
The word "aanpasbaar" comes from the Dutch verb "aanpassen," meaning to adjust or adapt, combined with the suffix "-baar," which indicates capability or possibility. Did you know? "Aanpassen" itself combines "aan" (on/to) and "passen" (to fit), so "aanpasbaar" literally means 'able to be made to fit.'
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"Aanpasbaar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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