certifiable
/sərˈtɪfəbəl/ · cer.ti.fi.a.ble
adjective
- Of a document, capable of being certified or confirmed. The certifiable copy of the contract was sent to the lawyer for review.
- Of a person, mentally ill to such an extent that involuntary institutionalization is appropriate; crazy. The court ruled that the defendant was certifiable and required hospitalization.
noun
- A crazy person. The comedian's character was a certifiable eccentric who wore a bright pink wig.
Did you know? The term 'certifiable' has been used in various contexts, including law and entertainment, to describe individuals who are deemed unfit for trial or are considered to be mentally unstable.