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Refundable: meaning, definitions and examples

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refundable

 

[ rɪˈfʌndəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

booking

Capable of being refunded or returned.

Synonyms

reimbursable, repayable, returnable

Examples of usage

  • The hotel reservation is refundable up to 24 hours before check-in.
  • If you change your mind, the airline tickets are fully refundable.
  • The deposit for the rental car is refundable upon return.
  • I'm glad the concert tickets are refundable in case I can't make it.
  • The conference registration fee is non-refundable, but the hotel booking is refundable.

Translations

Translations of the word "refundable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reembolsável

🇮🇳 वापसी योग्य

🇩🇪 erstattungsfähig

🇮🇩 dapat dikembalikan

🇺🇦 підлягає поверненню

🇵🇱 zwrotny

🇯🇵 払い戻し可能

🇫🇷 remboursable

🇪🇸 reembolsable

🇹🇷 iade edilebilir

🇰🇷 환불 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل للاسترداد

🇨🇿 vratný

🇸🇰 vratný

🇨🇳 可退款

🇸🇮 povraten

🇮🇸 endurgreiðanlegt

🇰🇿 қайтарылуға жататын

🇬🇪 დაბრუნებადი

🇦🇿 geri qaytarılan

🇲🇽 reembolsable

Word origin

The word 'refundable' originated from the verb 'refund', which comes from the Latin word 'refundere', meaning 'to pour back'. The concept of refunds has been present in trade and commerce for centuries, allowing for the return of money to customers in certain circumstances. The adjective 'refundable' gained popularity in the late 20th century with the rise of consumer rights and online transactions.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,187, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.