salvable

adjective

salv·able ˈsal-və-bəl

Synonyms of salvable

: capable of being saved or salvaged

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin salvare to save — more at save

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of salvable was in 1667

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“Salvable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/salvable. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.

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