Claimable: meaning, definitions and examples

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claimable

[ˈkleɪməbəl ]

Definition

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

Capable of being claimed or demanded as a right.

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.

The word comes from the verb 'claim,' which has roots in Latin 'clamare,' meaning 'to shout' or 'to declare.'
Adding 'able' means capable of, so 'claimable' suggests something that can be claimed or declared.
The use of the word in legal contexts became common in the 19th century.

In legal terms, a claimable asset refers to something you have rights to under law.
Insurance policies commonly include claimable benefits that policyholders can request after incidents.
In property law, claimable lands can be areas that individuals assert ownership over, often based on historical use.

Government benefits such as subsidies or grants often specify claimable amounts to eligible individuals or businesses.
In marketing, loyalty programs advertise claimable rewards that customers can redeem, encouraging engagement.
In finance, claimable refunds are amounts that customers can retrieve when they return products.

In gaming, claimable rewards often drive player retention, offering in-game bonuses after completing tasks.
Digital currencies can have claimable statuses based on verification, enhancing security in transactions.
Certain online platforms feature claimable rewards for completing surveys or tasks, incentivizing user participation.

Reality shows sometimes showcase claimable prizes for contestants who succeed in challenges.
In superhero movies, characters often have claimable powers or weapons that they can access after proving themselves.
Merchandising events may promote claimable exclusive items that fans can obtain during launches.

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