Transferable
ˌtrænsˈfɜːrəbəl
Definitions
Capable of being conveyed or passed from one person or thing to another.
ˌtrænsˈfɜːrəbəl
Capable of being passed or conveyed from one person, place, or thing to another.
The airline ticket is not transferable to another passenger.
💡 Simply: Imagine you have a cool toy, but you're done playing with it. If it's 'transferable,' it means you can give it to your friend and they can play with it. It's like sharing!
👶 For kids: Something that can be given or moved from one person or thing to another.
More Examples
Ownership of the car is transferable with the proper paperwork.
The knowledge gained in the training program is highly transferable to other roles.
How It's Used
"The shares are fully transferable and can be sold at any time."
"Ownership of the property is transferable to the buyer upon closing."
"The data is transferable to different storage devices."
From Middle English *transferable*, from Old French *transferable*, from Latin *transferre* ('to carry across').
The word 'transferable' emerged in the 17th century, initially used in legal and financial contexts to describe the ability to pass rights or ownership.
Memory tip
Think of a package that you can *transfer* to someone else; if it's transferable, you can give it to them.