aanzetbare

Aanzetbare is a Dutch adjective meaning capable of being initiated or activated. It describes actions, processes, or conditions that can be set in motion when certain prerequisites or stimuli are present. The word is formed from the verb aanzetten (to start, provoke) plus the suffix -baar, yielding a sense of “able to be started.”

In practice, aanzetbare is used mainly in formal or technical contexts, such as project management, policy analysis, or behavioral sciences. Common collocations include aanzetbare factoren, aanzetbare veranderingen, and aanzetbare interventies, referring to elements that can trigger or initiate change.

The term is relatively rare in everyday language and may be considered a neologism or specialist vocabulary. Some writers may prefer alternatives like startbaar or triggerbaar, depending on the domain and audience.

Examples:

- De aanzetbare factoren voor mobiliteitsverandering werden geïdentificeerd in het rapport.

- Een aanzetbare aanpak vereist aanvullende financiering en coördinatie.

Etymology and related forms:

- From aanzetten and the suffix -baar.

- Related verbs include aanzetten; related adjectives include haalbaar (feasible) and startbaar (startable).