What does shakable mean?
Shakable is an adjective meaning capable of being shaken or moved from side to side. It is commonly used for containers, packages, structures, and objects whose movement can be tested or controlled. For example, a shakable bottle is designed so that its contents can be mixed by shaking it, while a shakable frame is one that can withstand or respond to movement. The word can also carry the broader implication of being easy to shake, although this depends on context. "Shakable" is a recognized spelling variant of "shakeable," the form preferred in much British usage, and is particularly common in North American English. The related noun "shakability" describes the quality of being able to be shaken.
adjectiveCapable of being shaken; able to be moved back and forth or from side to side.
- Able to be shaken or moved from side to side.
"The container was not shakable because its lid had been sealed tightly."
"The bottle was designed to be shakable and easy to hold."
"Engineers tested the shakable frame to see how well it would withstand movement."
Shakable means the object can be shaken, but not necessarily broken: sometimes a little movement is enough.
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.
Etymology of shakable
The word is formed from the English verb "shake" and the suffix "-able," which gives the meaning "able to be shaken." The older spelling "shakeable" has traditionally been more common, while "shakable" reflects a simpler inflection of the root and is especially familiar in North American English. Both forms belong to the wider English family of shake, shaken, and shaking.
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How shakable is actually used
"Shakable" is a recognized variant spelling of the more common "shakeable." It is especially associated with North American English and is often used for containers, structures, and objects that can physically be moved from side to side.
Easily confused with shakable
Both words mean capable of being shaken; "shakable" is a spelling variant of "shakeable" that is especially common in North American usage.