rectifiable

American  

[rek-tuh-fahy-uh-buhl] / ˈrɛk təˌfaɪ ə bəl /

adjective

1. able to be rectified.

2. Mathematics. of or relating to a curve or arc that has finite length.

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Other Word Forms

• nonrectifiable adjective
• unrectifiable adjective

Etymology

Origin of rectifiable

First recorded in 1640–50; rectify + -able

Example Sentences

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 • Oct. 22, 2014

The latter is forgivable and rectifiable with a little homework.

From Forbes • Sep. 1, 2013

For she divined very accurately that they would hold her accountable for Gypsy's blunder—even though the blunder was rectifiable; it was a BIG pie, and most of it as good as ever.

From Missy by Gatlin, Dana