Chargeable: meaning, definitions and examples

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chargeable

[ ˈtʃɑːrdʒəbəl ]

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financial

Capable of being charged, as with a financial transaction.

Synonyms

billable, debitable, payable

Examples of usage

The service is chargeable to your credit card.
The hotel offers chargeable services such as room service and laundry.

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legal

Subject to a formal accusation of having committed a crime.

Synonyms

accusable, blameworthy, culpable

Examples of usage

The suspect was deemed chargeable for the theft.
The evidence made him chargeable for the crime.

Translations

Translations of the word "chargeable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recarregável

🇮🇳 चार्ज करने योग्य

🇩🇪 aufladbar

🇮🇩 dapat diisi ulang

🇺🇦 зарядний

🇵🇱 ładowalny

🇯🇵 充電可能な

🇫🇷 rechargeable

🇪🇸 recargable

🇹🇷 şarj edilebilir

🇰🇷 충전 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل لإعادة الشحن

🇨🇿 dobíjecí

🇸🇰 nabíjateľný

🇨🇳 可充电的

🇸🇮 polnljiv

🇮🇸 endurhlaðanlegur

🇰🇿 қайта зарядталатын

🇬🇪 დატენვადი

🇦🇿 doldurula bilən

🇲🇽 recargable

Word origin

The word 'chargeable' originated from the verb 'charge' in the late Middle English period. It has evolved to encompass various meanings, including financial transactions and legal accusations. The term reflects the shift towards a more transactional and accountability-focused society.