Recoverable: meaning, definitions and examples

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recoverable

 

[ rɪˈkʌvərəbl ]

Context #1

in finance

Capable of being recovered or regained, especially in the context of financial losses or damages.

Synonyms

recoupable, redeemable, regainable

Examples of usage

  • Insurance policies often cover recoverable losses in case of accidents.
  • The company's assets were deemed recoverable after the audit.
  • Investors were relieved to hear that the losses were recoverable.
  • Efforts are being made to make the stolen funds recoverable.
  • The recoverable amount will be reimbursed to the affected parties.

Translations

Translations of the word "recoverable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recuperável

🇮🇳 पुनः प्राप्त किया जा सकने वाला

🇩🇪 wiederherstellbar

🇮🇩 dapat dipulihkan

🇺🇦 відновлюваний

🇵🇱 odzyskiwalny

🇯🇵 回復可能

🇫🇷 récupérable

🇪🇸 recuperable

🇹🇷 kurtarılabilir

🇰🇷 회복 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل للاسترداد

🇨🇿 obnovitelný

🇸🇰 obnoviteľný

🇨🇳 可恢复的

🇸🇮 obnovljiv

🇮🇸 endurheimtanlegur

🇰🇿 қалпына келтірілетін

🇬🇪 აღდგენილი

🇦🇿 bərpa edilə bilən

🇲🇽 recuperable

Word origin

The word 'recoverable' originated from the verb 'recover' which comes from the Old French word 'recovrer', meaning 'to regain or get back'. The suffix '-able' was added to form the adjective 'recoverable'. The term is commonly used in finance and legal contexts to describe the ability to regain or recoup losses or damages.

See also: irrecoverable, recovering, recovery, unrecoverable.