Focusable

/ˈfoʊkəsəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being focused; able to have focus adjusted or directed toward it.

Etymology

From 'focus' + '-able' (suffix meaning 'capable of'). The '-able' suffix comes from Latin via Old French, creating adjectives that describe possibility or capability.

Kelly Says

In photography, 'focusable' lenses compete with 'autofocus' technology—the choice between manual control and automatic convenience represents how technology changes what we consider desirable in our tools.

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