Meaning & use
repairable
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Capable of being fixed or restored to good condition.
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The mechanic said the engine damage was repairable, though costly.
Fortunately, the crack in the vase was repairable with the right glue.
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Distinct from 'reparable,' though the two are often used interchangeably; 'repairable' more commonly applies to physical objects.
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fixablemendable
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