correctable

Able to fix

Correctable describes something that can be fixed, adjusted, or set right.

A correctable error is one you can remedy.

Correctable vision can be improved with glasses or surgery.

The word implies the flaw isn't permanent—there's a path to correction.

Also spelled correctible.

fixable

rectifiable

Able to be fixed

repairableAble to be fixed
remediableCapable of correction
solvableCapable of resolution

resolvable · mendable · curable · reversible · emendable · corrigible · reparable · retrievable · salvageable · recoverable

adjustable

modifiable

Able to be changed

alterableAble to be changed
changeableCapable of alteration
tweakableCapable of minor adjustment

configurable · customizable · adaptable · reconfigurable · variable · tailorable · amendable · revisable · flexible · convertible

improvable

perfectible

Able to reach flawlessness

refinableAble to be purified
optimizableAble to be perfected
upgradeableCapable of being improved

polishable · developable · evolvable · sharpenable

Categories

Can Be Fixedfixable, repairable, mendable, reparable, restorable

Opposites

fixability

correctableuncorrectable

Impossible to fix

irreparable · unfixable · irremediable · incurable · irreversible

permanence of condition

correctableirreversible

Cannot be undone

irrevocable · permanent · indelible · unalterable · immutable

reformability (of behavior/character)

correctableincorrigible

Impossible to reform

irredeemable · unreformable · unredeemable · hopeless · hardened

Family

correct, incorrect, correction, corrected, correcting, correctness, incorrectly, rectitude, corrects

Familiarity: Top 100,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G