Definition of recoverable

The word "recoverable" has its roots in 15th-century Middle English. It is derived from the Latin words "recuperare," meaning "to regain" or "to restore," and "abilis," meaning "able" or "capable." The first recorded use of "recoverable" in English dates back to around 1410. Initially, the word was used to describe something that could be restored or regained, such as a lost possession or a recovered health. Over time, its meaning expanded to include the idea of being able to be retrieved or salvaged, as in the case of data or information that has been lost or corrupted. Today, "recoverable" is commonly used in various contexts, including medicine, business, and technology, to describe something that can be restored or reacquired after it has been lost or damaged.