Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
remittable
Capable of being forgiven or lessened.
Example
The doctor said that her illness was remittable with proper treatment.
forgivable
Able to be forgiven or excused.
Example
He made a mistake, but it was forgivable because he apologized and promised not to do it again.
reparable
Capable of being repaired or fixed.
Example
The car accident caused some damage, but it was reparable with a few repairs.
How are these antonyms different from each other?
- 1Remittable refers to something that can be forgiven or lessened.
- 2Forgivable refers to something that can be excused or pardoned.
- 3Reparable refers to something that can be fixed or repaired.
Good things to know
- 1Legal Context: Use remittable in legal contexts to describe fines or penalties that can be reduced or waived.
- 2Moral Context: Use forgivable to describe actions or behaviors that can be excused or pardoned.
- 3Technical Context: Use reparable in technical contexts to describe machines or devices that can be fixed or repaired.
Remember this!
The antonyms of irremittable are remittable, forgivable, and reparable. These words convey the opposite meaning of irremittable, which means something that cannot be forgiven, repaired, or lessened. Use these words in legal, moral, or technical contexts to describe situations that can be reduced, excused, or fixed.
