compensable Synonyms & Antonyms
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Compensable as an Adjective
Able to be compensated.
Entitling one to compensation.
compensable disease
Able to be compensated; entitling one to compensation.
Compensable as a Noun
That which is eligible for compensation.
Compensable in a Sentence
compensable disease
Coalworker's pneumoconiosis is a compensable disease in various countries, and it is a preventable disease where the costs of its prevention are not shirked as externalities.
Word Forms & Grammar
compensable (comparative more compensable, superlative most compensable)
compensable (plural compensables)
Words That Rhyme With Compensable
Origin of Compensable
Borrowed from French compensable;[1] by surface analysis, compens(ate) + -able.
Word Facts for Compensable
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Able to be compensated |
| Plural | compensables |
| Comparative / superlative | more compensable, most compensable |
Questions People Ask About Compensable
Is compensable an adjective or a noun?
Compensable is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of compensable?
The plural of compensable is compensables.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of compensable?
The comparative form is more compensable and the superlative form is most compensable.