01 a. Capable of being recovered or regained; capable of being brought back to a former condition, as from sickness, misfortune, etc.; obtainable…
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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.