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Definition of correctable

correctable

/kəˈrɛktəbəl/
cor · rect · a · ble
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correctable Lexical Profile

correctable Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Capable of being corrected, fixed, or remedied; able to be made right or set straight.

Example

"Fortunately, the software glitch was easily correctable and did not delay the product launch."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Correctable" and "corrigible" share the same root and meaning, but "correctable" is the standard modern word used for everyday errors, defects, and medical conditions, whereas "corrigible" is rare and mainly restricted to formal or philosophical contexts.

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• Nearby Words

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corral
correct
correctable
correction
correctional
corrections

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