redeemable
Definition
- Adjective:
- Capable of being improved or corrected: Describes a person or their qualities that can be reformed or made better.
- Convertible into cash or equivalent value: Describes a financial instrument, voucher, or item that can be exchanged for money or goods.
- Recoverable by meeting a condition: Describes an item that can be reclaimed, typically by paying a sum of money or fulfilling an obligation.
Usage Examples
Capable of being improved:
- The judge believed the young offender was redeemable and deserved a second chance.
- His redeemable qualities include a strong work ethic and genuine remorse.
Convertible into cash or value:
- The bond is redeemable at its full face value upon maturity.
- Please bring this redeemable coupon to the store for a discount.
Recoverable by meeting a condition:
- Items left at the pawnshop are redeemable within 90 days.
- The stolen artwork was redeemable only upon payment of a hefty ransom.
Advanced Usage
In a financial context: Often used to describe securities (like bonds or preferred stock) that the issuer has the right to buy back under specified conditions.
- The company issued redeemable preferred shares to raise capital.
In a theological or moral context: Used to describe a soul or character seen as worthy of salvation or moral recovery.
- The novel's central theme is the search for the redeemable aspect of human nature.
Variants and Related Words
- Redeem (verb): To gain or regain possession of something in exchange for payment; to fulfill a pledge or promise; to save from sin or error.
- You can redeem your prize at the counter.
- Redeemer (noun): One who redeems, especially a savior.
- Redemption (noun): The action of redeeming or the state of being redeemed.
- He sought redemption for his past mistakes.
Synonyms
- Reformable: Capable of being reformed.
- Cashable: Able to be exchanged for cash.
- Recoverable: Able to be regained or retrieved.
Antonyms
- Irredeemable: Not able to be saved, improved, or corrected; not convertible into cash.
- The currency became irredeemable after the revolution.
- He was considered an irredeemable villain.
Related Phrases
- Redeemable for: Used to specify what an item can be exchanged for.
- This token is redeemable for one free coffee.
- Redeemable at: Used to specify the location where redemption can occur.
- The gift card is redeemable at any of our retail locations.
Adjective
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susceptible to improvement or reform
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a redeemable sinner
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able to be converted into ready money or the equivalent
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a cashable check
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cashable gambling chips
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redeemable stocks and bonds
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a redeemable coupon
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recoverable upon payment or fulfilling a condition
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redeemable goods in a pawnshop
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