wiederherstellbare

Wiederherstellbare is a German adjective meaning capable of being restored or recovered to a usable state. It is formed from wiederherstellen (to restore) and the suffix -bar, which denotes capability. The term is used across domains such as information technology, engineering, and everyday language to describe objects, data, or systems that can be repaired or brought back to their original condition after damage or loss.

Etymology and grammar: The base form is wiederherstellbar. When used attributively before a noun, the ending changes according to case, gender, and number. Examples include eine wiederherstellbare Datei (a restorable file), ein wiederherstellbares System (a restorable system), and wiederherstellbare Daten (restorable data, plural).

Common contexts: In IT and data management, wiederherstellbare Daten refers to information that can be recovered from backups following a failure. In manufacturing and product design, it describes components that can be repaired or replaced to regain function. In risk management and compliance, the term is used alongside Wiederherstellbarkeit (restorability) to assess resilience and continuity potential.

Related terms: Wiederherstellbarkeit (restorability), Wiederherstellung (restoration), Datenintegrität (data integrity),Backup and recovery concepts.

Notes: The word emphasizes potential and process rather than an already completed restoration, contrasting with forms like wiederhergestellt (restored). Its exact grammatical ending varies with gender, number, and case of the noun it modifies.