Referable: meaning, definitions and examples
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referable
[ rɪˈfɜːrəbl ]
general use
Referable describes something that can be referred to or directed to something else. This term is often used in contexts relating to information, documents, or issues that can be directed toward a specific source or person. In a legal or professional setting, when a matter is referable, it implies that it should be directed to someone with the appropriate authority or expertise. The word emphasizes the possibility of consultation or linkage to another subject.
Synonyms
assignable, attributable, connected, related.
Examples of usage
- The case is referable to the previous legal precedent.
- These documents are referable to our client's request.
- Her comments are referable to past experiences.
- This issue seems referable to external factors.
Translations
Translations of the word "referable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 referível
🇮🇳 संदर्भित
🇩🇪 verweisbar
🇮🇩 dapat dirujuk
🇺🇦 посилальний
🇵🇱 odniesiony
🇯🇵 参照可能な
🇫🇷 référable
🇪🇸 referible
🇹🇷 atıfta bulunulabilir
🇰🇷 참조 가능한
🇸🇦 قابل الإشارة
🇨🇿 odkazovatelný
🇸🇰 odkazovateľný
🇨🇳 可参考的
🇸🇮 referenčen
🇮🇸 vísanlegur
🇰🇿 сілтеме жасауға болатын
🇬🇪 რეფერირებადი
🇦🇿 istinad edilə bilən
🇲🇽 referible
Etymology
The word 'referable' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the verb 'refer,' which itself comes from the Latin 'referre,' meaning 'to carry back.' The prefix 're-' conveys the notion of 'back' or 'again,' while 'ferre' means 'to carry' or 'to bear.' Thus, 'refer' effectively means 'to carry back' or 'to direct attention to.' Over time, various suffixes have been added to adapt the base verb into different forms. The suffix '-able' signifies capable of or worthy of, creating a word that implies the capacity to be referred. As such, 'referable' is used in contexts where matters can be assigned or directed to specific references or sources, emphasizing its usage in legal, professional, and informational discussions.