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maintainable

intermediateB2

/meɪnˈteɪnəbl/ · main-tain-a-ble

Capable of being maintained or sustained over time.

Meanings

adjectivetechnical

Capable of being maintained or sustained over time.

وقت کے ساتھ برقرار رکھنے کے قابل۔

برقرار رکھنے کے قابل

barqarar rakhne ke qaabil

Synonyms

sustainablemanageablesupportableپائیدارقابل انتظامسہل نگہداشت

Antonyms

unmaintainableunsustainableimpracticalغیر برقرار رکھنے کے قابلغیر پائیدارناقابل عمل

Common Collocations

  • maintainable design
  • maintainable system
  • maintainable code

Example Sentences

The software was designed to be maintainable for future updates.

سافٹ ویئر کو مستقبل کی اپ ڈیٹس کے لیے برقرار رکھنے کے قابل ڈیزائن کیا گیا تھا۔

Software ko mustaqbil ki update ke liye barqarar rakhne ke qaabil design kiya gaya tha.

Choosing maintainable materials is crucial for sustainable architecture.

پائیدار تعمیر کے لیے برقرار رکھنے کے قابل مواد کا انتخاب کرنا بہت ضروری ہے۔

Paidar tameer ke liye barqarar rakhne ke qaabil mawad ka intikhab karna bohat zaruri hai.

A maintainable system will save time and resources in the long run.

ایک برقرار رکھنے کے قابل نظام طویل مدت میں وقت اور وسائل کی بچت کرے گا۔

Aik barqarar rakhne ke qaabil nizam Taleel muddat mein waqt aur wasail ki bachat karega.

Easily Confused With

maintain:Maintain is the verb form, meaning to keep in good condition, while maintainable is the adjective describing something that can be maintained.

Word Family

maintain
verbبرقرار رکھنا
maintenance
nounنگہداشت

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'maintain' as keeping something good over time; adding '-able' means it can be kept that way.

Visualize a well-maintained garden that requires regular care to remain beautiful.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "maintenere" — to hold or keep

First known use: 19th century

The word evolved from Latin through Old French before entering the English language. It began to be used in contexts related to maintenance and sustainability.