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recoverable

/rɪˈkʌv.ər.ə.bəl/
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Adverb:recoverably
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recoverable Lexical Profile

recoverable Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Capable of being regained, retrieved, salvaged, or restored after being lost, damaged, or deleted.

Example

"The IT specialist assured us that most of the files on the damaged hard drive were still recoverable."

2

Able to be extracted or obtained profitably from a natural deposit or waste material.

Example

"Engineers estimated that the offshore oil field holds roughly two hundred million barrels of recoverable reserves."

3

Capable of being recouped or claimed back through legal action, billing, or reimbursement.

Example

"Under the terms of the contract, all reasonable travel expenses are fully recoverable from the client."

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• Rhymes for recoverable

• Nearby Words

recouple
recourse
recover
recoverable
recoverer
recovery
recreate

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Anglo-French 'recuperable' and Old French 'recouvrable', ultimately from Latin 'recuperare', meaning 'to get back or regain'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Recoverable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 3, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/recoverable
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