recoverable

[ri-kuhv-er-uh-buh l]

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adjective

able to recover or be recovered: a patient now believed to be recoverable; recoverable losses on his investments.

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Origin of recoverable

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at recover, -able

Related formsre·cov·er·a·bil·i·ty, re·cov·er·a·ble·ness, nounnon·re·cov·er·a·ble, adjectiveun·re·cov·er·a·ble, adjective

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Examples from the Web for recoverable

Contemporary Examples

There is definitively a post-concussion time period during which children suffer from recoverable cognitive and emotional changes.
Study Says Half of Jailed NYC Teens Have History of Brain Injury
Dr. Anand Veeravagu, MD, Tej Azad
April 22, 2014
If you don't do continuous maintenance, you may permanently lose some of your recoverable oil.
Why Hugo Chavez Was Bad for Venezuela
Megan McArdle
March 7, 2013
For a short time Bonin did put the nose down and the situation was recoverable.
Who’s to Blame for Flight 447?
Clive Irving
July 29, 2011

Historical Examples

In New Jersey, an advocate's fees are not recoverable at law.
An Essay on Professional Ethics
George Sharswood
Nerve in riding is recoverable by practice on a very confidential horse.
The Horsewoman
Alice M. Hayes
Bets on horse-races are illegal; and therefore are not recoverable by law.
The Gaming Table: Its Votaries and Victims
Andrew Steinmetz
A gift not conditioned on compensation shall not be recoverable.
Studies in Moro History, Law, and Religion
Najeeb M. Saleeby
Penalty for offence, 100, recoverable with full costs of suit (s. 192).
Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II
Arnold Cooley

Word Origin and History for recoverable

adj.

late 15c., from Old French recouvrable, from recouvrer (see recover) .

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