What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
transferrable
Example
The company offers transferrable skills training to its employees. [transferrable: adjective]
Example
The copyright of the book is transferrable to the author's heirs. [transferrable: adjective]
transferable
Example
The airline ticket is transferable to another person. [transferable: adjective]
Example
The student's credits were transferable to the new university. [transferable: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Transferable is more commonly used than transferrable in everyday language, especially in American English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between transferrable and transferable?
Both words are considered formal and are commonly used in academic or professional contexts.
