Determinable: meaning, definitions and examples

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determinable

[ dɪˈtɜːrmɪnəbl̩ ]

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.