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- [ri-kleym]
- /rɪˈkleɪm/
- /rɪˈkleɪməbl /
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- [ri-kleym]
- /rɪˈkleɪm/
Definitions of reclaimable word
- verb with object reclaimable to bring (uncultivated areas or wasteland) into a condition for cultivation or other use. 1
- verb with object reclaimable to recover (substances) in a pure or usable form from refuse, discarded articles, etc. 1
- verb with object reclaimable to bring back to a preferable manner of living, sound principles, ideas, etc. 1
- verb with object reclaimable to tame. 1
- abbreviation RECLAIMABLE re-claim. 1
- verb without object reclaimable to protest; object. 1
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Origin of reclaimable
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; (v.) Middle English recla(i)men < Old French reclamer (tonic stem reclaim-) < Latin reclāmāre to cry out against, equivalent to re- re- + clāmāre to claim; (noun) Middle English reclaim(e) < Old French reclaim, reclam, derivative of reclamer
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Parts of speech for Reclaimable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
reclaimable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
reclaimable usage trend in Literature
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verb with object reclaimable
- irreclaimable — incapable of being reclaimed or rehabilitated: an irreclaimable swamp; irreclaimable offenders.
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