rectifiable

 [rek-tuh-fahy-uh-buhl]  

rec·ti·fi·a·ble

   [rek-tuh-fahy-uh-buhl]
adjective
1.
able to be rectified.
2.
Mathematics. of or pertaining to a curve or arc that has finite length.
Origin:
1640–50; rectify + -able

Related forms
non·rec·ti·fi·a·ble, adjective
un·rec·ti·fi·a·ble, adjective
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Rectifiable is always a great word to know.
So is coefficient. Does it mean:
a number or quantity placed before and multiplying another quantity, such as 3 in the expression 3x
a number that is a multiple of all the denominators of a set of fractions
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rectify (ˈrɛktɪˌfaɪ)
 
—vb , -fies, -fying, -fied
1.  to put right; correct; remedy
2.  to separate (a substance) from a mixture or refine (a substance) by fractional distillation
3.  to convert (alternating current) into direct current
4.  maths to determine the length of (a curve)
5.  to cause (an object) to assume a linear motion or characteristic
 
[C14: via Old French from Medieval Latin rectificāre to adjust, from Latin rectus straight + facere to make]
 
'rectifiable
 
—adj
 
rectifi'cation
 
—n

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