amendable
|a/mend/a/ble|
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/əˈmɛndəbl/
(amend)
compensation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amendable' originates from the Latin word 'emendabilis', where 'e-' meant 'out' and 'mendare' meant 'to correct'.
Historical Evolution
'emendabilis' transformed into the Old French word 'amendable', and eventually became the modern English word 'amendable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'capable of being corrected', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of being amended or improved'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being amended or improved.
The document is amendable, allowing for changes to be made.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45