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correctably

|cor/rect/a/bly|

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/kəˈrɛktəbli/

(correctable)

capable of being corrected

Base Form
correctable
Etymology
Etymology Information

'correctably' originates from the Latin word 'correctus,' where 'cor-' meant 'together' and 'regere' meant 'to guide or rule.'

Historical Evolution

'correctus' transformed into the Old French word 'correcter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'correct' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to set right or rectify,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that can be corrected.

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Last updated: 2025/01/24 15:40