Anchorable

Anchorable is an adjective describing something that can be anchored, or fixed to a stable reference point. In technical writing, anchorability denotes the ability of an object, element, or point to be tied, attached, or aligned to a predefined position or baseline. The term is formed from anchor + able and is used in various fields to signal persistence of position.

Applications include user interface design, where anchorable components can be docked to screen edges or other panels. In geospatial and surveying contexts, anchor points provide fixed coordinates that stabilize measurements or calibrate instruments. In data visualization and graph layouts, anchorable items maintain their alignment relative to a reference node or coordinate frame, even as other elements move. In software configuration, constraints may be described as anchorable if they attach a widget or value to a specific location or baseline.

Spelling and usage: anchorable and anchorable are used variably; anchorable is more common in many technical communities, while anchorable appears in some writing and dictionaries. The term is not widely standardized and may be encountered primarily in niche domains. See also anchoring, dockable, fixed point.