Claimable: meaning, definitions and examples
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claimable
[ ˈkleɪməbəl ]
legal term
Capable of being claimed or demanded as a right.
Synonyms
attainable, obtainable, recoverable.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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claimable |
Used when referring to something that can be officially requested or demanded, like a reward or compensation.
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recoverable |
Used to describe something that can be retrieved or regained, often after it has been lost or damaged.
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obtainable |
Used to refer to something that can be acquired or secured, often through effort or purchase.
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attainable |
Used to describe a goal or objective that can be reached or achieved through effort.
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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.