printable

[ prin-tuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. capable of being printed.
2. suitable for publication; fit to print.

ˈprintable

/ ˈprɪntəbəl /

adjective

1. capable of being printed or of producing a print
2. suitable for publication

Derived Forms

• ˌprintaˈbility, noun

Other Words From

• printa·bili·ty printa·ble·ness noun
• non·printa·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of printable¹

First recorded in 1830–40; print + -able

Example Sentences

For a more educational activity, give each child a set of fun pollinator printable activity sheets to complete.

From Seattle Times

The swollen microparticles are then used to make a 3D printable ink, which is loaded into a bioprinter to create a desired structure.

From Science Daily

The alginate allowed the researchers to produce a 3D printable material, since the alginate added an extra flexibility to the material when it dried.

From Science Daily

"What's even more exciting is that the technology could also extend its reach to organic printable films for the fabrication of wearable devices as well as luminescent art and sculpture," he added.

From Science Daily

They fabricate the filter from a glass-ceramic resin, which is a relatively new printable material that can withstand temperatures up to 900 degrees Celsius and performs well in a vacuum.

From Science Daily