amendableness
|a-men-da-ble-ness|
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/əˈmɛndəblnəs/
(amendable)
capable of being corrected
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amendable' originates from the Latin word 'emendabilis', where 'e-' meant 'out' and 'mend' meant 'fault'.
Historical Evolution
'amendable' changed from 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'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being amendable or capable of being amended.
The amendableness of the document allowed for necessary changes to be made.
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Last updated: 2025/07/12 17:06