pivotableadj.

Brit.

/ˈpɪvətəbl/, U.S.

/ˈpɪvədəb(ə)l/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: pivot v., -able suffix.

Etymology: < pivot v. + -able suffix.In quot. 1899 perhaps an error for pivotal adj.

Capable of being turned as if on a pivot. (In quot. 1899: (perhaps) = pivotal adj.).

ΘΚΠ

the world > space > direction > [adjective] > turning or able to face any direction > swivelling

swinging1730

swing-jointed1844

swivelling1869

pivotable1894

1894 Milwaukee (Wisconsin) Jrnl. 9 Mar. 5/ b The same decorator says that making a table a pivotable point about which the other furniture of the room is arranged is a bad idea.

1899 Gettysburg (Pa.) Compiler 9 May 2/5 The principal and pivotable findings of the Court are: The canned roast beef..was not a suitable ration for extensive issues, [etc.].

1953 Newport (Rhode Island) Daily News 28 May 6/4 This heavy, colorful fabric [sc. canvas] is being widely used not only in awnings but in patio roofs, carports, vertical shields, pivotable screens, portable shelters, [etc.].

1967 Jane's Surface Skimmer Syst. 1967–8 83/2 The result is a simple and reliable lift control, which requires neither electric or hydraulic power sources, nor pivotable foils or flaps.

1996 SFX May 96/1 The Clown, complete with pivotable missile launcher.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2006; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	pivotable
释义	pivotableadj. Brit. /ˈpɪvətəbl/, U.S. /ˈpɪvədəb(ə)l/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: pivot v., -able suffix. Etymology: < pivot v. + -able suffix.In quot. 1899 perhaps an error for pivotal adj. Capable of being turned as if on a pivot. (In quot. 1899: (perhaps) = pivotal adj.). ΘΚΠ the world > space > direction > [adjective] > turning or able to face any direction > swivelling swinging1730 swing-jointed1844 swivelling1869 pivotable1894 1894 Milwaukee (Wisconsin) Jrnl. 9 Mar. 5/ b The same decorator says that making a table a pivotable point about which the other furniture of the room is arranged is a bad idea. 1899 Gettysburg (Pa.) Compiler 9 May 2/5 The principal and pivotable findings of the Court are: The canned roast beef..was not a suitable ration for extensive issues, [etc.]. 1953 Newport (Rhode Island) Daily News 28 May 6/4 This heavy, colorful fabric [sc. canvas] is being widely used not only in awnings but in patio roofs, carports, vertical shields, pivotable screens, portable shelters, [etc.]. 1967 Jane's Surface Skimmer Syst. 1967–8 83/2 The result is a simple and reliable lift control, which requires neither electric or hydraulic power sources, nor pivotable foils or flaps. 1996 SFX May 96/1 The Clown, complete with pivotable missile launcher. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2006; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1894
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