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Remediable

usgb/rɪˈmiːdiəbl/Volume
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Indicates a problem is not permanent and can be improved or solved. SlideHer educational delays are seen as remediable with proper tutoring.
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Most often used in formal contexts, such as medical, technical, or academic discussions. SlideThe committee concluded that the issue was remediable with additional funding.
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It suggests possibility, not certainty, of a fix, unlike 'fixable' which implies more certainty. SlideThe structural damage seems remediable, but further inspection is needed.