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rectifiable

[ rek-tuh-fahy-uh-buhl ]
/ ˈrɛk təˌfaɪ ə bəl /
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adjective
able to be rectified.
Mathematics. of or relating to a curve or arc that has finite length.
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Origin of rectifiable

First recorded in 1640–50; rectify + -able

OTHER WORDS FROM rectifiable

non·rec·ti·fi·a·ble, adjectiveun·rec·ti·fi·a·ble, adjective

Words nearby rectifiable

rectangular coordinate, rectangular coordinates, rectangular hyperbola, rectenna, recti, rectifiable, rectification, rectified, rectified spirit, rectifier, rectify
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Words related to rectifiable

amendable, corrigible, curable, emendable, fixable, improvable, recoverable, redeemable, restorable

How to use rectifiable in a sentence

  • If any of the spoiled work be rectifiable, this does not interfere with the deduction.

    A Rational Wages System|Henry Atkinson
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