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printable

adjective · noun

Simple meaning

Of a text character: having a visual representation, unlike the control characters.

Pronunciation

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printuhbuhl

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈpɹɪntəbəl

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Worthy or capable of being printed.

  2. computing

    Of a text character: having a visual representation, unlike the control characters.

noun

  1. A digital image or file meant to be printed on paper.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B1 · Intermediate
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

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  • “I need to find a printable version of that document online.”adjective

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Text

printable characterprintable ascii

Other combinations

printable areaprintable versionprintable formprintable pageprintable stringless printable

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Word Family

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Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • printernounPerson or profession

    Someone whose occupation is printing.

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Antonyms

adjective

Sense: worthy or capable of being printed

unprintableRare

noun

Sense: digital image

unprintableRare

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