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 researchers envision eventually incorporating tunable lasers and additional photonic components directly onto the chip, creating more complete terahertz systems in a compact format. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026

In this case, regulation can be more responsive to nuances of context, and the regulatory knobs are tunable rather than being just on/off. — Philip Ball, Quanta Magazine, 18 June 2026

The experimental approach hinges on tunable qubits, the fundamental building blocks of IQM’s quantum processors. — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2026

Tantawi’s findings allowed scientists to precisely control how energy is delivered to particles—paving the way for compact, efficient, and finely tunable machines. — IEEE Spectrum, 6 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1500, in the meaning defined at sense 2