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ameliorableness

|a-me-li-o-ra-ble-ness|

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/əˈmiːljərəblnəs/

(ameliorable)

capable of improvement

Base FormNounVerb
ameliorableameliorationameliorate
Etymology
Etymology Information

'ameliorableness' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ameliorare,' where 'amelior-' meant 'to make better.'

Historical Evolution

'ameliorare' transformed into the French word 'améliorer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ameliorate' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to make better,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the quality of being capable of improvement or making better.

The ameliorableness of the situation gave everyone hope.

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Last updated: 2025/07/12 10:21