Rescuable: meaning, definitions and examples
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rescuable
[ ˈrɛskjʊbəl ]
describing a situation
Rescuable refers to something or someone that can be saved or retrieved from danger or distress. It implies the possibility of successful intervention and assistance in a critical situation.
Synonyms
recoverable, retrievable, savable.
Examples of usage
- The trapped hikers were determined to reach a rescuable position.
- In emergencies, identifying rescable individuals is crucial for effective response.
- The model showed several rescuable features in its design.
- After the storm, many pets were found in rescable conditions.
Translations
Translations of the word "rescuable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 resgatável
🇮🇳 बचाने योग्य
🇩🇪 rettbar
🇮🇩 dapat diselamatkan
🇺🇦 можливий до порятунку
🇵🇱 możliwy do uratowania
🇯🇵 救助可能な
🇫🇷 sauvegardable
🇪🇸 rescatable
🇹🇷 kurtarılabilir
🇰🇷 구출 가능한
🇸🇦 قابل الإنقاذ
🇨🇿 zachránitelný
🇸🇰 zachrániteľný
🇨🇳 可救援的
🇸🇮 rešljiv
🇮🇸 bjarganlegur
🇰🇿 құтқаруға болатын
🇬🇪 შესაძლებელი გადარჩენა
🇦🇿 xilas edilə bilən
🇲🇽 rescatable
Etymology
The word 'rescuable' is derived from the verb 'rescue,' which originates from the Latin term 'rescatum,' the past participle of 'rescappere,' meaning 'to recover' or 'to take back.' The prefix 're-' conveys the sense of 'again' or 'back,' while 'captus,' meaning 'taken,' reinforces the idea of bringing something back from danger. As the word evolved through Old French 'rescuer,' it transformed into its modern English form in the late 19th century. The creation of 'rescuable' allowed English speakers to describe situations or objects that are capable of being rescued more succinctly, highlighting the nature and potential for recovery.