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salvageable

/ˈsæl.vɪ.dʒə.bəl/
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salvageable Lexical Profile

salvageable Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Capable of being saved, recovered, or restored from a wreck, fire, or other destructive event for further use.

Example

"After the warehouse fire, the inspectors went through the debris to identify any salvageable equipment."

2

Capable of being rescued or redeemed from complete failure, ruin, or a difficult situation (such as a relationship, career, or project).

Example

"Despite the early setbacks and budget overruns, the director believed the project was still salvageable."

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• Nearby Words

salvador
salvadoran
salvage
salvageable
salvager
salvation
salve

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century from the verb 'salvage' plus the suffix '-able'; 'salvage' ultimately derives via Old French from the Late Latin 'salvare' (to save), from Latin 'salvus' (safe, unharmed).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Salvageable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/salvageable
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