- rep·a·ra·ble
- /ˈrɛpərəbəl/ adjformal : capable of being repaired
The roof is reparable. [=(more commonly) repairable]
The situation is serious but reparable.
— opposite ↑irreparable
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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rep|u|ta|ble — «REHP yuh tuh buhl», adjective. 1. having a good reputation; well thought of; in good repute, respectable: »a reputable citizen, a reputable newspaper. SYNONYM(S): estimable. 2. (of words) having acceptable usage. –rep´u|ta|ble|ness, noun. –rep´ … Useful english dictionary
rep|a|ra|ble — «REHP uhr uh buhl, rih PAIR », adjective. that can be repaired or remedied. ╂[< Latin reparābilis < reparāre; see etym. under repair1 (Cf. ↑repair)] –rep´a|ra|bly, adverb … Useful english dictionary
rep|li|ca|ble — «REHP luh kuh buhl», adjective. that can be duplicated or reproduced: »It is meant to be a replicable project one that can be copied in many different kinds of industries (New York Times) … Useful english dictionary
rep´u|ta|ble|ness — rep|u|ta|ble «REHP yuh tuh buhl», adjective. 1. having a good reputation; well thought of; in good repute, respectable: »a reputable citizen, a reputable newspaper. SYNONYM(S): estimable. 2. (of words) having acceptable usage. –rep´u|ta|ble|ness … Useful english dictionary
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ir|rep´a|ra|ble|ness — ir|rep|a|ra|ble «ih REHP uhr uh buhl», adjective. that cannot be repaired, put right, or made good: »Losing a leg is an irreparable injury. –ir|rep´a|ra|ble|ness, noun. –ir|rep´a|ra|bly, adverb … Useful english dictionary
ir|rep|a|ra|ble — «ih REHP uhr uh buhl», adjective. that cannot be repaired, put right, or made good: »Losing a leg is an irreparable injury. –ir|rep´a|ra|ble|ness, noun. –ir|rep´a|ra|bly, adverb … Useful english dictionary
dis|rep´u|ta|ble|ness — dis|rep|u|ta|ble «dihs REHP yuh tuh buhl», adjective. 1. having a bad reputation: »a disreputable old rascal, a disreputable dance hall. SYNONYM(S): base, infamous. 2. not respectable; not fit to be used or seen; in poor condition: »The boy was… … Useful english dictionary
dis|rep|u|ta|ble — «dihs REHP yuh tuh buhl», adjective. 1. having a bad reputation: »a disreputable old rascal, a disreputable dance hall. SYNONYM(S): base, infamous. 2. not respectable; not fit to be used or seen; in poor condition: »The boy was well dressed… … Useful english dictionary
rep´u|ta|bly — rep|u|ta|ble «REHP yuh tuh buhl», adjective. 1. having a good reputation; well thought of; in good repute, respectable: »a reputable citizen, a reputable newspaper. SYNONYM(S): estimable. 2. (of words) having acceptable usage. –rep´u|ta|ble|ness … Useful english dictionary
