emendation
The word “emendation” has 4 syllables: e-men-da-tion
It's pronounced as /ˌimənˈdeɪʃən/
What is synonym and antonym for emendation?
In the thesaurus, “emendation” has 16 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for emendation along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for emendation
- addition
- adjustment
- alteration
- amendment
- amplification
- clarification
- correction
- cut
- deletion
- explanation
- explication
- improvement
- modification
- renovation
- revision
- supplement
Meanings of emendation
- noun
- The act of altering for the better, or correcting what is erroneous or faulty; correction; improvement.
- Alteration by editorial criticism, as of a text so as to give a better reading; removal of errors or corruptions from a document.
- An intentional change in the spelling of a scientific name, which is usually not allowed.
Example Sentences
- The scholar proposed an emendation to correct the text’s grammar.
- After careful review, the editor added a final emendation to the manuscript.
- Each emendation helped clarify the original meaning of the ancient work.
- The historian’s emendation was accepted by most of her peers.
- Without this emendation, the passage would remain confusing and unclear.
On this page you'll find 16 synonyms or another words to emendation, such as: addition, adjustment, alteration, amendment, amplification, clarification, correction.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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