healable
|heal-a-ble|
B2
/ˈhiːləbəl/
(heal)
restore to health
Etymology
Etymology Information
'healable' originates from the Old English word 'hælan', which meant 'to make whole or sound'.
Historical Evolution
'hælan' transformed into the Middle English word 'helen', and eventually became the modern English word 'heal'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make whole or sound', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of being healed'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being healed or cured.
The wound is healable with proper treatment.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42