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claimable

|claim-a-ble|

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/ˈkleɪməbl/

(claim)

assertion or demand

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjectiveAdjective
claimclaimsclaimingclaimsclaimedclaimedclaimingclaimantfalseclaimed
Etymology
Etymology Information

'claimable' originates from the verb 'claim,' which comes from the Latin word 'clamare,' meaning 'to call out or shout.'

Historical Evolution

'clamare' transformed into the Old French word 'clamer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'claim' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to call out or demand,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to assert ownership or right.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

eligible to be claimed or demanded as one's own.

The insurance policy is claimable after the accident.

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Last updated: 2025/07/13 16:05