Refundable

Pronunciation: /rɪˈfʌndəbl/

Definitions of refundable

adjective capable of being refunded

Example Sentences

A1 The store offers a refundable policy for all items.

A2 Make sure to check if the ticket is refundable before purchasing.

B1 The hotel room reservation is fully refundable up to 24 hours before check-in.

B2 The airline ticket was non-refundable, so she couldn't get her money back.

C1 The refundable deposit will be returned to your account within 7 business days.

C2 It's always wise to book refundable accommodations in case of unexpected changes in plans.

Examples of refundable in a Sentence

formal The hotel has a strict policy that all cancellations must be made within 24 hours for a refundable deposit.

informal If you change your mind about the concert tickets, don't worry, they're refundable.

slang I made sure to get the refundable insurance on my new phone just in case anything happens.

figurative Investing in your education is like putting money into a refundable account for your future success.

Grammatical Forms of refundable

• past tense: refunded
• plural: refundables
• comparative: more refundable
• superlative: most refundable
• present tense: refund
• future tense: will refund
• perfect tense: have refunded
• continuous tense: is refunding
• singular: refundable
• positive degree: refundable
• infinitive: to refund
• gerund: refunding
• participle: refunding

Origin and Evolution of refundable

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'refundable' originated from the Latin word 'refundare' which means 'to pour back'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in financial contexts to refer to the return of money, the word 'refundable' has evolved to encompass the idea of being able to be returned or reimbursed in various contexts beyond just financial transactions.