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remediably

|re/me/di/a/bly|

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/rɪˈmiː.di.ə.bli/

(remediable)

capable of correction

Base FormNoun
remediableremediability
Etymology
Etymology Information

'remediably' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'remediabilis,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'mederi' meant 'to heal.'

Historical Evolution

'remediabilis' transformed into the Old French word 'remediable,' and eventually became the modern English word 'remediable,' with 'remediably' as its adverbial form.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'capable of being healed or corrected,' 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 or improved.

The situation was remediably flawed, allowing for corrections.

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Last updated: 2025/01/18 22:39