Certifiable (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Fit to be certified as insane (and treated accordingly).
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- He's been acting so strangely that some people think he's certifiable and should be institutionalized.
- The man's claims of being able to communicate with aliens were enough to convince the authorities that he was certifiable.
- After months of erratic behavior, her family finally realized that she was certifiable and needed professional help.
- The artist's obsession with a fictional character had become so intense that his friends wondered if he was certifiable.
- The serial killer's actions were so heinous and seemingly senseless that many people considered him certifiable and incapable of standing trial.
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Meaning 2
Capable of being guaranteed or certified; "a certifiable fact".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The new smartphone app is designed to provide certifiable proof of identity for online transactions.
- The document was stamped with a certifiable seal to confirm its authenticity.
- The expert witness was called to provide certifiable evidence in the court case.
- The laboratory test results were certifiable proof that the water was safe to drink.
- The birth certificate was a certifiable record of the child's date and place of birth.