Recoupable: meaning, definitions and examples

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recoupable

[rɪˈkuːpəb(ə)l ]

Definition

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

Capable of being recovered or regained; able to be compensated for or reimbursed.

Word	Description / Examples
recoupable	Generally used in finance and business to describe an expense or loss that can be recovered or made up for through gains, savings, or other means. The initial investment in the project is fully recoupable over five years. Training costs are recoupable through increased employee productivity.
recoverable	Typically used in accounting, finance, and legal settings to indicate the ability to regain possession or value of something that was lost or spent. Bad debts are not always recoverable if the debtor declares bankruptcy. The costs incurred are recoverable from the client under the terms of the contract.
compensable	Often used in legal and employment contexts to describe something that is eligible for compensation, such as damages or work done. Injury claims are compensable under the company's insurance policy. Overtime hours are compensable at a higher rate per hour.
reimbursable	Mainly used in financial contexts to describe expenses that can be refunded or paid back, often by an employer or insurance company. Travel expenses are reimbursable if they are within the company's policy limits. The insurance policy covers reimbursable medical expenses.

'Recoup' comes from the Old French 'recouper', meaning to cut back or regain.
The prefix 're-' indicates repeating an action, while 'coup' relates to cutting, forming the idea of cutting back to recover.
The term evolved in English around the late 19th century, reflecting economic contexts.

In finance, recoupable costs can often be deducted from taxes, allowing businesses to manage expenses better.
Insurance policies commonly feature recoupable terms for claims, helping policyholders recover losses.
Investors view recoupable investments as safer, knowing they can get some or all of their money back.

In legal terms, recoupable refers to damages that a party can reclaim under specific statutes or equity.
Class action lawsuits often lead to recoupable settlements for plaintiffs affected by corporate negligence.
Many legal contracts specify which costs are recoupable to prevent disputes over financial recoveries.

People's perceptions of recoupable resources can affect their spending behavior, often causing them to be more reckless.
The concept of loss aversion in psychology suggests that individuals are more motivated to recover losses than to gain equivalent benefits.
Recouping emotional losses can also be important in therapy, as individuals work towards reclaiming their mental well-being.

Translations of the word "recoupable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recuperável

🇮🇳 वसूल करने योग्य

🇩🇪 wieder einholbar

🇮🇩 dapat dipulihkan

🇺🇦 відшкодовуваний

🇵🇱 do odzyskania

🇯🇵 回収可能な

🇫🇷 recouvrable

🇪🇸 recuperable

🇹🇷 geri kazanılabilir

🇰🇷 회수 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل للاسترداد

🇨🇿 nahraditelný

🇸🇰 nahraditeľný

🇨🇳 可追回的

🇸🇮 povraten

🇮🇸 endurheimtanlegt

🇰🇿 қайтарылатын

🇬🇪 დაბრუნებადი

🇦🇿 geri qaytarılan

🇲🇽 recuperable