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amendable

/əˈmɛn.də.bəl/
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amendable Lexical Profile

amendable Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Capable of being revised, corrected, or formally altered, especially of a legal document, statute, or contract.

Example

"The committee ensured that the bylaws remained amendable by a two-thirds majority vote."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'amendable' (capable of being revised or corrected) with 'amenable' (open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded).

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'amend' (from Old French 'amender', ultimately from Latin 'emendare', meaning 'to free from fault') plus the suffix '-able'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Amendable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/amendable
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