insurable

adjective

in·​sur·​able in-ˈshu̇r-ə-bəl How to pronounce insurable (audio)
-ˈshər-
: that may be insured
insurability noun

Examples of insurable in a Sentence

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Tariffs May Be Out Of Your Control, But Planning Isn’t The return of tariff disputes is a reminder that not all business risks are insurable in the traditional sense. Van Carlson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025 The only thing that can come of this will make vaccines less insurable and less available. Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025 Wright emphasized that part of the draw is not just to build a home that is survivable, but also one that is insurable. Diana Olick, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025 Repaired structures could be deemed insurable by licensed professionals including engineers, architects, and inspectors. Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for insurable

Word History

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of insurable was in 1810

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“Insurable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insurable. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

insurable

adjective
in·​sur·​able in-ˈshu̇r-ə-bəl How to pronounce insurable (audio)
: capable of being insured
insurability noun

Legal Definition

insurable

adjective
in·​sur·​able in-ˈshu̇r-ə-bəl How to pronounce insurable (audio)
: capable of or appropriate for being insured against loss, damage, or death : affording a sufficient ground for insurance
insurability noun

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