Etymology

tunable

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Today it means: Harmonious, melodic, tuneful. Full definition →

First used 16th c.
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The story

From tune + -able.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 16th c. Harmonious, melodic, tuneful.
  • from 18th c. Able to be tuned.

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