Coverable

/ˈkʌvərəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being covered; suitable or possible to cover or conceal.

Etymology

From cover (Old English coveren from Old French covrir, from Latin cooperire 'to cover completely') plus the suffix -able meaning 'capable of.'

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Insurance companies use 'coverable' to define what risks they'll protect—it's a simple word that masks complex legal battles over what counts as 'coverable' under your policy.

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