Adjustable

/əˈdʒʌstəbl/ adjective

Able to be changed or modified to fit different needs or sizes.

From Old French 'ajuster' meaning 'to fit together,' combining 'a-' (to) and 'juste' (just/proper). The '-able' suffix was added in the 16th century to indicate capability.

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