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reparable

/ˈrɛp.ər.ə.bəl/
rep · a · ra · ble
Adverb:reparably
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• adjective

1

Capable of being repaired, remedied, or made good, especially with regard to abstract harm, loss, or injury.

Example

"Fortunately, the breach of trust between the two business partners proved reparable through open mediation."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'repairable' is preferred for physical objects and machinery, 'reparable' is typically reserved for abstract harms, injuries, or legal damages (especially as the opposite of 'irreparable').

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repairer
repairman
repaper
reparable
reparation
reparations
reparative

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Middle French reparable, from Latin reparabilis, derived from reparare ('to restore, put back in order'), from re- ('again') and parare ('to make ready, prepare').

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