Regainable: meaning, definitions and examples

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regainable

 

[ rɪˈɡeɪnəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in psychology

Capable of being regained or recovered, especially in terms of mental health or emotional well-being.

Synonyms

recoverable, redeemable, restorable, retrievable.

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Word Description / Examples
regainable

Used when something, generally a state or position, can be achieved again after losing it.

  • Trust is a regainable asset once the truth is revealed
recoverable

Used when something lost or taken can be gotten back, often used in financial or data contexts.

  • Stolen funds are sometimes recoverable if prompt action is taken
redeemable

Applied to scenarios where something can be exchanged for an equivalent value or worth; also used in moral or value judgments.

  • The gift vouchers are redeemable at any participating store
restorable

Used when something can be returned to its original condition, often in the sense of physical objects or software.

  • The old building is restorable with proper renovation and care
retrievable

Applied when something can be brought back, often used for data or objects that are misplaced.

  • Misplaced files are retrievable from the backup system

Examples of usage

  • It is important to believe that happiness is regainable after a period of sadness.
  • Therapists often work with clients to help them see that hope and joy are regainable emotions.
  • The concept of self-worth is regainable through self-care and self-compassion.

Translations

Translations of the word "regainable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recuperável

🇮🇳 पुनःप्राप्त करने योग्य

🇩🇪 wiedererlangbar

🇮🇩 dapat diperoleh kembali

🇺🇦 відновлюваний

🇵🇱 odzyskiwalny

🇯🇵 取り戻せる

🇫🇷 récupérable

🇪🇸 recuperable

🇹🇷 geri kazanılabilir

🇰🇷 되찾을 수 있는

🇸🇦 قابل للاسترجاع

🇨🇿 znovu získatelný

🇸🇰 získateľný

🇨🇳 可恢复的

🇸🇮 ponovno pridobljiv

🇮🇸 endurheimtanlegt

🇰🇿 қалпына келтірілетін

🇬🇪 აღსადგენი

🇦🇿 yenidən əldə edilə bilən

🇲🇽 recuperable

Etymology

The term 'regainable' is a relatively modern word that emerged in the mid-20th century. It is derived from the verb 'regain,' which has roots in Old French and Latin. The concept of regaining something that was lost or restoring something to its former state has long been a part of human experience. 'Regainable' encapsulates this idea of potential recovery and restoration, particularly in the context of mental and emotional well-being.

See also: regaining.