Rectifiable: meaning, definitions and examples
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rectifiable
[ ˈrɛktɪˌfaɪəbl̩ ]
mathematics
Capable of being corrected or made right; able to be rectified.
Synonyms
amendable, correctable, fixable.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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rectifiable |
Typically used in formal or technical settings to describe something that can be corrected or set right. Often applied in contexts involving processes, errors, or conditions that require precision.
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fixable |
Commonly used in informal settings to express that something can be repaired or made right, usually referring to physical objects or situations.
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correctable |
Used in both casual and formal contexts to indicate that something, such as a mistake or defect, can be corrected or fixed.
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amendable |
Often used in legal or official contexts to imply that something can be altered or modified, usually referring to documents, policies, or rules.
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Examples of usage
- The mistake in the calculation was rectifiable with the correct formula.
- The error in the data entry was rectifiable by double-checking the information.
Translations
Translations of the word "rectifiable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 retificável
🇮🇳 सुधारने योग्य
🇩🇪 behebbar
🇮🇩 dapat diperbaiki
🇺🇦 виправний
🇵🇱 naprawialny
🇯🇵 修正可能
🇫🇷 rectifiable
🇪🇸 rectificable
🇹🇷 düzeltilebilir
🇰🇷 고칠 수 있는
🇸🇦 قابل للإصلاح
🇨🇿 napravitelný
🇸🇰 napraviteľný
🇨🇳 可修正的
🇸🇮 popravljiv
🇮🇸 leiðréttanlegt
🇰🇿 түзетілетін
🇬🇪 გასწორებადი
🇦🇿 düzəldilə bilən
🇲🇽 rectificable
Etymology
The word rectifiable originates from the Latin word 'rectificabilis', which means capable of being rectified. The term first appeared in English in the mid-17th century. It is commonly used in mathematics to describe errors or mistakes that can be corrected or fixed.
See also: rectification, rectifying.