remediable
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/rɪˈmiːdiəbl/
capable of correction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'remediable' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'remediabilis,' where 'remedium' meant 'cure' or 'remedy.'
Historical Evolution
'remediabilis' transformed into the Old French word 'remediable,' and eventually became the modern English word 'remediable.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'capable of being cured,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of being corrected or improved.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being corrected or improved.
The issues with the software are remediable with a simple update.
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