scalable
Translation
scalable, expandable, adaptable
Examples
We need a scalable solution for our growing business.
We need a scalable solution for our growing business.
The new software is highly scalable.
The new software is highly scalable.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) scalable ((noun)) able to be made larger We need a scalable solution.
((to be)) scalable to be able to be made larger The system is highly scalable.
Similar Words
Synonyms: expandable, adaptable; Antonyms: fixed, rigid
Etymology
Comes from 'scale' (referring to size) plus the suffix '-able', meaning 'able to be'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a system that can 'scale' up or down, like climbing up or down a ladder (Latin 'scala').