Definition

A change made to a text to correct or improve it.

Example

The editor made several emendations to the manuscript before publication.

Conversation

Did you see the emendation the editor made to the article?

Yeah, it really improved the overall clarity.

I agree! The changes made it much easier to understand.

Exactly, sometimes a good emendation can make all the difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Emendation → It is formed from "e-" (meaning out of or from) and "mendare" (meaning to correct or to make better). The word "emendation" refers to the act of correcting or improving something, particularly in written texts.

Memory Tip

Think of 'correcting' something 'out of' its mistakes — 'e-' means out of, and 'mendare' means to make better.

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