Forgivable

Pronunciation: /fɚˈgɪvəbəl/

Definitions of forgivable

adjective able to be forgiven or excused

Example Sentences

A1 Making mistakes is forgivable, as long as you learn from them.

A2 Forgetting your friend's birthday is forgivable if you apologize and make it up to them.

B1 In some cultures, being late to a meeting is forgivable if you have a good reason.

B2 Cheating on a test is not forgivable, as it goes against academic integrity.

C1 Committing a crime may be forgivable in certain circumstances, such as self-defense.

C2 Betraying a loved one is rarely forgivable, as it can cause deep emotional pain.

Examples of forgivable in a Sentence

formal Despite his mistake, his actions were forgivable in the eyes of the law.

informal I know I messed up, but do you think it's forgivable?

slang She said some hurtful things, but it's totally forgivable.

figurative In the grand scheme of things, his offense was forgivable compared to others.

Grammatical Forms of forgivable

• past tense: forgave
• plural: forgivables
• comparative: more forgivable
• superlative: most forgivable
• present tense: forgives
• future tense: will forgive
• perfect tense: has forgiven
• continuous tense: is forgiving
• singular: forgivable
• positive degree: forgivable
• infinitive: to forgive
• gerund: forgiving
• participle: forgiven

Origin and Evolution of forgivable

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'forgivable' originated from the Old French word 'forgiveable' which came from the Latin word 'perdonabilis' meaning 'pardonable'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'forgivable' has retained its original meaning of being able to be forgiven or pardoned, but has also evolved to encompass a broader sense of being able to overlook or excuse a mistake or offense.