insurable

adjective

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

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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 Additionally, the Eliminate 'The List' Act modernizes our data collection protocols to provide us with better climate insight that will guide us to a more insurable future. — Matt Robison, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025 Convincing this third party that your innovation should be insurable and these drugs costs hundreds of thousands of dollars a year have to be insured. — Harvard Business Review, 10 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for insurable

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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

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

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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
in-ˌshu̇r-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce insurable (audio)
noun

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