C1 adjective Formal

microcadable

/ˌmaɪkroʊˈkædəbl/

Refers to the capability of a component, circuit, or system to be modeled and processed using micro-scale Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software. It describes materials or layouts that are compatible with high-precision digital drafting and simulation tools at the micrometer level.

Examples

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1

The hobbyist wondered if his new chip design was microcadable for the high-resolution printer.

The hobbyist wondered if his new chip design could be modeled with micro-CAD for the high-resolution printer.

2

The lead engineer confirmed that the prototype is microcadable, allowing for precise simulation before production.

The lead engineer confirmed that the prototype is compatible with micro-CAD, allowing for precise simulation before production.

3

I'm not sure if this tiny layout is microcadable, but we should try running it through the software.

I'm not sure if this tiny layout can be used with micro-CAD, but we should try running it through the software.

Word Family

Noun
microcadability
Verb
microcad
Adverb
microcadably
Adjective
microcadable
Related
micro-CAD
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Memory Tip

Break it into three parts: 'Micro' (very small) + 'CAD' (Computer-Aided Design) + 'able' (can be done). If you can CAD it at a micro level, it's microcadable.

Quick Quiz

The new circuit board is ________, making it easy to simulate in our design software before we begin physical production.

Correct!

The correct answer is: microcadable

Examples

1

The hobbyist wondered if his new chip design was microcadable for the high-resolution printer.

everyday

The hobbyist wondered if his new chip design could be modeled with micro-CAD for the high-resolution printer.

2

The lead engineer confirmed that the prototype is microcadable, allowing for precise simulation before production.

formal

The lead engineer confirmed that the prototype is compatible with micro-CAD, allowing for precise simulation before production.

3

I'm not sure if this tiny layout is microcadable, but we should try running it through the software.

informal

I'm not sure if this tiny layout can be used with micro-CAD, but we should try running it through the software.

4

Recent academic research explores microcadable substrates that allow for more complex integrated circuits.

academic

Recent academic research explores micro-CAD compatible substrates that allow for more complex integrated circuits.

5

Investing in microcadable technology will significantly streamline our product miniaturization process.

business

Investing in micro-CAD compatible technology will significantly streamline our product miniaturization process.

Word Family

Noun
microcadability
Verb
microcad
Adverb
microcadably
Adjective
microcadable
Related
micro-CAD

Common Collocations

microcadable interface a micro-CAD compatible interface
microcadable design a design compatible with micro-CAD
microcadable component a component that can be modeled in micro-CAD
microcadable software software that supports micro-CAD processes
microcadable layout a layout that is micro-CAD ready

Common Phrases

fully microcadable system

a system completely compatible with micro-scale digital design

microcadable architecture

a structural design that allows for micro-CAD modeling

integrated microcadable solution

a unified solution that supports micro-CAD drafting

Often Confused With

microcadable vs microschedulable

Refers to the ability to schedule tasks at a micro-timing level, rather than designing them.

microcadable vs micromodulable

Refers to the ability to adjust or modulate a signal or component at a micro scale.

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Usage Notes

This term is primarily used in technical fields such as electrical engineering, semiconductor manufacturing, and digital design. It is highly specific and should be used when discussing the transition from physical micro-components to their digital representations.

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Common Mistakes

Learners may use this to mean 'small' in a general sense, but it specifically refers to the digital design compatibility (CAD) of a small object.

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Memory Tip

Break it into three parts: 'Micro' (very small) + 'CAD' (Computer-Aided Design) + 'able' (can be done). If you can CAD it at a micro level, it's microcadable.

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Word Origin

A modern technical neologism formed from the Greek 'mikros' (small), the English acronym CAD (Computer-Aided Design), and the Latin-derived suffix '-able' (capable of).

Grammar Patterns

Used as an attributive adjective before a noun. Usually does not take comparative or superlative forms (more/most microcadable).
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Cultural Context

Refers to the high-tech industrial shift toward extreme miniaturization and digital twin technology in manufacturing.

Quick Quiz

The new circuit board is ________, making it easy to simulate in our design software before we begin physical production.

Correct!

The correct answer is: microcadable

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