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recallable

recallable

5.1
Something that can be taken back, for example a product or an official removed by vote
  • adjective
  • /rɪˈkɔːləbəl/
translation icon : revocable
  • Only the recallable items on the list can be sent back to the manufacturer.

Examples

  • The recallable product can be returned within 30 days for a full refund.

  • They are recallable, and their pay is categorized as "reduced pay for reduced services."

    Blog text (9)

  • The committee decided that the recallable statement needed further review before being finalized.

Synonyms

revocable
vsrecallable
  • Specialized
3 7.5

Can be cancelled or changed later

is able to be called back or withdrawn including items or people
rescindable
vsrecallable
  • Formal
9.1

Able to be canceled by law

is able to be called back or withdrawn beyond just legal cancellation

How Reversible

revocable
  • Specialized
3 7.5
recallable
5.1
irrevocable
14 8.1

Surface Forms

recallable positive

Morphology

recallable = recall (transparent) = recall + able

Standard adjective formation from the verb 'recall' with '-able' meaning 'capable of being called back or withdrawn', matching the sense.

Etymology

Recallable is made from re- 'again' and call 'to call', so it literally means 'able to be called back'. Think of a faulty product that can be 'called back' from the shelves, which is why a recallable item or official can be withdrawn or removed.