Definitions for: Recoverable


[adj] capable of being recovered or regained; "recoverable truth of a past event"



Webster (1913) Definition: Re*cov"er*a*ble (-?*b'l), a. [Cf. F. recouvrable.]
Capable of being recovered or regained; capable of being
brought back to a former condition, as from sickness,
misfortune, etc.; obtainable from a debtor or possessor; as,
the debt is recoverable; goods lost or sunk in the ocean are
not recoverable.

A prodigal course Is like the sun's; but not, like his,
recoverable. --Shak.

If I am recoverable, why am I thus? --Cowper.
-- Re*cov"er*a*ble*ness, n.

Synonyms: redeemable, retrievable

Antonyms: irrecoverable, unrecoverable

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