Definition

Something that needs to be reported to the appropriate authorities or is required by law to be disclosed.

Example

The incident was deemed reportable, so the company had to inform the regulatory body.

Conversation

Did you hear about that incident at the park yesterday?

Yeah, I did. Was it reportable?

I think so, especially since it involved a lot of people.

Exactly, anything like that should definitely be reported.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reportable → It is formed from "report" (from Latin "reportare", meaning to carry back) and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "reportable" means capable of being carried back or communicated, typically referring to information that can be reported.

Memory Tip

Think of information that can be 'carried back' ('report') and is 'capable' ('-able') of being shared — that's what reportable means.

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