amender
|a-mend-er|
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/əˈmɛndər/
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/əˈmɛndə/
(amend)
compensation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amender' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'amenden,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'menden' meant 'to correct or improve.'
Historical Evolution
'amenden' transformed into the modern English word 'amend,' and eventually the noun form 'amender' was derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to correct or improve,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who makes changes or improvements.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who makes changes or improvements to something, especially a document or piece of legislation.
The amender proposed several changes to the bill.
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Last updated: 2025/07/12 18:06