Determinable: meaning, definitions and examples

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determinable

 

[ dɪˈtɜːrmɪnəbl̩ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in legal terms

Capable of being determined or ascertained.

Synonyms

ascertainable, detectable, identifiable, observable

Examples of usage

  • It is not determinable whether the contract is valid.
  • The exact amount of damages is determinable based on the evidence presented in court.
Context #2 | Adjective

in general terms

Able to be decided or established.

Synonyms

decidable, establishable, settled

Examples of usage

  • The determinable outcome of the election is still uncertain.
  • The determinable factors influencing the decision will be discussed in the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "determinable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 determinável

🇮🇳 निर्धारणीय

🇩🇪 bestimmbar

🇮🇩 dapat ditentukan

🇺🇦 визначуваний

🇵🇱 da się określić

🇯🇵 決定可能

🇫🇷 déterminable

🇪🇸 determinable

🇹🇷 belirlenebilir

🇰🇷 결정 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل للتحديد

🇨🇿 určitelný

🇸🇰 určiteľný

🇨🇳 可确定的

🇸🇮 določljiv

🇮🇸 ákvarðanlegur

🇰🇿 анықталатын

🇬🇪 განსაზღვრადი

🇦🇿 müəyyən edilə bilən

🇲🇽 determinable

Etymology

The word 'determinable' originates from the Latin word 'determinabilis,' which means 'that can be limited.' The term has been used in legal contexts to refer to something that can be decided, established, or ascertained. Over time, 'determinable' has become a common adjective used to describe things that are capable of being determined or decided upon.

See also: determinability, determination, determine, determined, determinedly, determiner, determinist, indeterminacy, indeterminate, indeterminateness, predetermine, predetermined, undetermined.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,503, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.