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

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.