Claimable: meaning, definitions and examples

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claimable

 

[ ˈkleɪməbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

legal term

Capable of being claimed or demanded as a right.

Synonyms

attainable, obtainable, recoverable.

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Word Description / Examples
claimable

Used when referring to something that can be officially requested or demanded, like a reward or compensation.

  • The prize becomes claimable after the winner is announced.
  • Insurance benefits are claimable under certain conditions.
recoverable

Used to describe something that can be retrieved or regained, often after it has been lost or damaged.

  • Data from the damaged hard drive was recoverable.
  • The stolen goods were found to be recoverable by the police.
obtainable

Used to refer to something that can be acquired or secured, often through effort or purchase.

  • The rare artifact is obtainable only through special dealers.
  • Scholarships are obtainable through various educational programs.
attainable

Used to describe a goal or objective that can be reached or achieved through effort.

  • With hard work and dedication, success is attainable.
  • The company set attainable targets for the new quarter.

Examples of usage

  • Unclaimed parcels are considered claimable by anyone who can prove ownership.
  • According to the contract, the bonus is claimable after one year of employment.
  • The warranty is only claimable within the first 30 days of purchase.

Translations

Translations of the word "claimable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reivindicável

🇮🇳 दावा करने योग्य

🇩🇪 anspruchsfähig

🇮🇩 dapat diklaim

🇺🇦 придатний для пред’явлення претензій

🇵🇱 możliwy do zgłoszenia

🇯🇵 請求可能

🇫🇷 réclamable

🇪🇸 reclamable

🇹🇷 talep edilebilir

🇰🇷 청구할 수 있는

🇸🇦 قابل للمطالبة

🇨🇿 nárokovatelný

🇸🇰 uplatniteľný

🇨🇳 可索赔的

🇸🇮 zahtevek

🇮🇸 krafa

🇰🇿 талап етілетін

🇬🇪 მოთხოვნადი

🇦🇿 iddia edilə bilən

🇲🇽 reclamable

Etymology

The word 'claimable' originated from the verb 'claim' in the late 16th century, with the suffix '-able' added to indicate the capability or potential for claiming. It has been predominantly used in legal contexts to refer to something that can be demanded or asserted as a right.

See also: acclaim, claim, claimant, claimed, claims, counterclaim, disclaim, disclaimer, exclaim, proclaim, reclaim, unclaimed.