disclosable

disclosable — adjective

1. describes information that can be shared with other people or with the public —

1.形容詞C1
釋義

describes information that can be shared with other people or with the public — it is not private or secret

例句

Priya asked whether the meeting notes were disclosable to the whole team.

disclosable + to [recipient]

The company decided that the salary data was not disclosable.

同義詞
  • revealable

    suggests uncovering something hidden or secret; more dramatic than disclosable

  • shareable

    informal; implies friendly, voluntary exchange rather than formal release

  • public

    means already openly available, whereas disclosable only means it could be shared

反義詞
  • confidential

    formally restricted from being shared

  • secret

    deliberately kept hidden from others

文法句型

disclosable + to [recipient]

adverb + disclosable

用法筆記

Often followed by 'to' to show who receives the information: 'disclosable to the public.' Distinguish from Sense 3, which describes an obligation to share rather than a possibility.

常見錯誤

❌The report was disclosable last week.' (when you mean it was actually shared).
✅The report was disclosed last week.
💡'disclosable' means able to be disclosed, not that it already happened.

2. describes an object, part of a device, or a space that can be opened up or shown

2.形容詞C1
釋義

describes an object, part of a device, or a space that can be opened up or shown to others

例句

The old suitcase had a disclosable lining that hid old photographs.

Fatima found a disclosable panel behind the painting in the hallway.

disclosable + noun: disclosable panel

同義詞
  • openable

    more everyday and informal; 'disclosable' sounds more technical

  • accessible

    broader term; covers digital and physical reach, not just opening

反義詞
  • sealed

    deliberately closed so that it cannot be opened

  • hidden

    kept out of sight; opposite of being open to view

文法句型

disclosable + [noun]

用法筆記

Used only for physical objects, compartments, or spaces — not for abstract information. Most often appears in technical descriptions or design contexts.

3. describes information that someone is required to share because of a legal rule,

3.形容詞C1
釋義

describes information that someone is required to share because of a legal rule, contract, or formal procedure

例句

Financial records from the last five years are disclosable by law.

disclosable by law — legal collocation

The lawyer explained which documents were disclosable in the court case.

同義詞
  • reportable

    used specifically for mandatory reporting to authorities

  • declarable

    used in customs and tax contexts for items or income that must be declared

反義詞
  • privileged

    legally protected from being disclosed

  • exempt

    not subject to disclosure requirements

文法句型

disclosable + by/under [law or regulation]

disclosable + to [authority]

用法筆記

Predominantly found in legal and compliance documents. The subject is nearly always information or data governed by formal rules. Distinguish from Sense 1: this sense describes a requirement or obligation, not a mere possibility.

常見錯誤

❌My personal diary is disclosable to my friends.' (mixing up voluntary sharing with legal obligation).
✅My personal diary is shareable with my friends.
💡use Sense 1 or 'shareable' for voluntary sharing.