rectifiable

[ rek-tuh-fahy-uh-buhl ]

adjective

1. able to be rectified.
2. Mathematics. of or relating to a curve or arc that has finite length.

Other Words From

• non·recti·fia·ble adjective
• un·recti·fia·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of rectifiable¹

First recorded in 1640–50; rectify + -able

Example Sentences

All rectifiable on Weds, but a picture of chaos at time of crisis.

From The Guardian

For most of these people, their blindness stems from rectifiable problems such as cataracts — they simply lack access to appropriate health care.

From Nature

The last time it gnawed – a week ago – it suddenly occurred to me that in the internet age a past failure to purchase something is almost always rectifiable.

From The Guardian

While this situation may have been rectifiable in benign economic conditions, the global financial crisis that exploded in 2008 meant that Cobra had to put itself up for sale in November of that year.

From BBC

The latter is forgivable and rectifiable with a little homework.

From Forbes