mendable
|mend-a-ble|
B2
/ˈmɛndəbl/
(mend)
repair
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mendable' originates from the verb 'mend', which comes from Middle English 'menden', derived from Old French 'amender', meaning 'to correct or improve'.
Historical Evolution
'menden' transformed into the modern English word 'mend', and the adjective form 'mendable' was derived to describe something that can be repaired.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to correct or improve', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of being repaired'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being mended or repaired.
The torn dress is mendable with a few stitches.
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Last updated: 2025/02/03 16:21