What does remediably mean?
Remediably is a formal, uncommon adverb meaning “in a way that allows something to be put right.” It is derived from the adjective remediable, which describes a fault, deficiency, or injury that can still be corrected. The word appears chiefly in legal, regulatory, and technical contexts where distinctions about whether a problem can be remedied are important. For example, a notice might state that a breach is remediable within a specified period, meaning that prompt corrective action can prevent a more serious consequence. In ordinary conversation, people are more likely to use repairable for physical damage or fixable for problems generally, or simply say that something can be corrected. Remediably is therefore useful chiefly in precise formal prose: it emphasizes that a corrective course of action remains available rather than suggesting that the problem has already been solved.
adverbIn a way that allows a problem, defect, or injury to be corrected or put right.
- In a way that permits a problem, defect, or injury to be corrected.
"The production line was stopped briefly, allowing engineers to correct the fault remediably and restart operations."
"The production line was stopped briefly, allowing engineers to correct the fault remediably and restart operations."
"The cracked panel could be restored remediably by replacing the damaged outer layer."
Remediably is the adverb of second chances: it describes what can still be put right.
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.
Etymology of remediably
The word ultimately comes from Latin remediabilis, meaning “capable of being remedied,” which was formed from remediare, “to remedy,” and remedium, “remedy.” English borrowed the adjective remediable and later formed the adverb remediably with the usual suffix -ly. Related English words include remedy, remedial, and remediation, all of which continue the same Latin root.
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How remediably is actually used
Formal and uncommon in everyday speech. It is encountered mainly in legal, regulatory, and technical writing; in general usage, fixable, repairable, or a simpler phrase is often more natural.
Easily confused with remediably
Reparable usually focuses on restoring something physically damaged to a satisfactory condition, whereas remediable more broadly concerns correcting a fault, deficiency, or breach.