Mendable

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛndəbəl/

Definitions of mendable

adjective capable of being repaired or fixed

Example Sentences

A1 The tear in my shirt is mendable with a simple stitch.

A2 A broken toy is often mendable with some glue and tape.

B1 The relationship between the two friends was strained but mendable.

B2 The damage to the car was extensive but still mendable with the right repairs.

C1 The political situation in the country is complex but potentially mendable with diplomatic efforts.

C2 The environmental impact of the oil spill is severe but could be mendable with long-term conservation measures.

Examples of mendable in a Sentence

formal The tear in the fabric is mendable with the right tools and skills.

informal Don't worry, that broken vase is totally mendable.

slang I know we had a fight, but our friendship is mendable.

figurative Sometimes relationships go through rough patches, but they are usually mendable with communication and effort.

Grammatical Forms of mendable

• past tense: mended
• plural: mendables
• comparative: more mendable
• superlative: most mendable
• present tense: mend
• future tense: will mend
• perfect tense: have mended
• continuous tense: is mending
• singular: mendable
• positive degree: mendable
• infinitive: to mend
• gerund: mending
• participle: mending

Origin and Evolution of mendable

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'mendable' originated from the Old French word 'amendable' which came from the Latin word 'emendabilis' meaning 'capable of being corrected'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'mendable' has evolved to refer to something that can be repaired or fixed, rather than just corrected or improved.