Movables

Pronunciation: /ˈmuːvəbəlz/

Definitions of movables

noun items or possessions that can be moved or transported easily

Example Sentences

A1 I packed all my movables in boxes before moving.

A2 She carefully wrapped her movables in bubble wrap to protect them during the move.

B1 The insurance policy covers damage to movables during transportation.

B2 The company specializes in the transportation of valuable movables such as antiques and artwork.

C1 The museum curator carefully cataloged all the museum's movables for inventory purposes.

C2 The estate sale included a variety of high-end movables such as designer furniture and rare collectibles.

Examples of movables in a Sentence

formal The contract specifies the transfer of ownership for all movables within the estate.

informal Make sure to pack all your movables before the moving truck arrives.

slang I can't believe how much stuff she has accumulated in terms of movables.

figurative Her emotions were like movables, constantly shifting and changing.

Grammatical Forms of movables

• plural: movables
• comparative: more movable
• superlative: most movable
• present tense: move
• future tense: will move
• perfect tense: have moved
• continuous tense: are moving
• singular: movable
• positive degree: more movable
• infinitive: to move
• gerund: moving
• participle: moved

Origin and Evolution of movables

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'movables' originated from the Latin word 'movēre' meaning 'to move'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'movables' has been used to refer to personal property that can be physically moved, such as furniture, vehicles, and other possessions.