tunable

adjective

tun·​able ˈtü-nə-bəl 

ˈtyü-

1

: capable of being tuned

tunable lasers

2

archaic

a

: tuneful

b

: sounding in tune : concordant

tunability

ˌtü-nə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

ˌtyü-

noun

tunableness

ˈtü-nə-bəl-nəs 

ˈtyü-

noun

tunably

ˈtü-nə-blē 

ˈtyü-

adverb

Examples of tunable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The quantum state is electrically tunable and is seen at room temperature, paving the way for quantum photonic devices in the future. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026

Wideband, multiband, and electronically tunable antennas enable multifrequency operation, but each involves different design trade-offs. — New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026

The company’s shoebox-sized tunable lasers are crucial to ensuring seamless transmission. — Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Between them was a tunable coupler that could be switched on or off. — ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1500, in the meaning defined at sense 2