koppelbare

Koppelbare is a Dutch adjective meaning capable of being coupled or linked. It is formed from the verb koppelen (to couple) with the suffix -baar, which in Dutch indicates capacity or possibility. The base form is koppelbaar; when placed before a noun, the attributive form koppelbare is commonly used (for example, een koppelbare verbinding). The related noun is koppeling, and the concept is often expressed with phrases such as koppelbare verbinding or koppelbare modules.

The term is widely used in technical and engineering contexts. In mechanical engineering, koppelbare components are designed to be connected by a coupling device to transmit motion or power. In electrical and electronic engineering, koppelbaar describes devices or systems that can be interfaced or integrated with others through standard connectors or protocols. In software and information technology, koppelbare modules or systemen refer to components that can be linked or integrated to form a larger, interoperable solution. In each domain, compatibility and standards (such as interfaces, protocols, and physical connectors) determine whether components are truly koppelbaar.

Koppelbaar is closely related to, but distinct from, verbindbaar (connectable) and integreerbaar (integrable). Verbindbaar emphasizes the act of connecting, while koppelbaar stresses the ability to form a functional linkage between components or systems. Koppelbaarheid is the broader concept of whether a system can be designed or configured to work with others.

See also: koppeling, verbindbaar, integreerbaar, interoperabiliteit.