corrigible

adjective

ˈkȯr-ə-jə-bəl How to pronounce corrigible (audio)
Definition of corrigiblenext
as in correctable
capable of being corrected there are corrigible lapses in the author's grammar, but nothing that a good editor cannot readily fix

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrigible
  1. correctable
  2. reparable
Adjective
  • After studying the game, Miami’s coaches believe the issues that stunted their second-half offense are correctable going forward.
    — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The good news is that these losses are measurable and often correctable.
    — Brynn Cooksey, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of correctable
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  • Despite being reparable, malfunctioning coffee machines, electric kettles, irons, and the like were ending up in landfills.
    — Anne Pinto-Rodrigues, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The building suffered reparable damage, but renovation efforts have been thwarted, according to owner James Touhuni.
    — Brian Maffly, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Mar. 2021
Definition of reparable
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“Corrigible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrigible. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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