improvability
|im-prov-a-bil-i-ty|
C1
/ɪmˌpruːvəˈbɪləti/
capacity for improvement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'improvability' originates from English, specifically from the word 'improvable' with the suffix '-ity', where 'improvable' means 'capable of being improved' and '-ity' denotes a state or quality.
Historical Evolution
'improvable' (from 'improve' + '-able') combined with '-ity' formed 'improvability' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the quality of being improvable', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being capable of improvement.
The improvability of this software makes it attractive to developers.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/31 21:50