repair
1
[ ri-pair ]
/ rɪˈpɛər /
verb (used with object)
noun
Origin of repair
1SYNONYMS FOR repair
OTHER WORDS FROM repair
re·pair·a·ble, adjective re·pair·a·bil·i·ty, re·pair·a·ble·ness, noun non·re·pair·a·ble, adjectiveWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH repair
reparable repairableWords nearby repair
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repairman,
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repairwoman,
repand
British Dictionary definitions for non-repairable (1 of 2)
repair
1
/ (rɪˈpɛə) /
verb (tr)
to restore (something damaged or broken) to good condition or working order
to heal (a breach or division) in (something)
to repair a broken marriage
to make good or make amends for (a mistake, injury, etc)
noun
the act, task, or process of repairing
a part that has been repaired
state or condition
in good repair
Derived forms of repair
repairable, adjective repairer, nounWord Origin for repair
C14: from Old French
reparer, from Latin
reparāre, from
re- +
parāre to make ready
British Dictionary definitions for non-repairable (2 of 2)
repair
2
/ (rɪˈpɛə) /
verb (intr)
(usually foll by to)
to go (to a place)
to repair to the country
(usually foll by to)
to have recourse (to) for help, etc
to repair to one's lawyer
(usually foll by from) archaic
to come back; return
noun archaic
the act of going or returning
a haunt or resort
Word Origin for repair
C14: from Old French
repairier, from Late Latin
repatriāre to return to one's native land, from Latin
re- +
patria fatherland; compare
repatriate
Medical definitions for non-repairable
repair
[ rĭ-pâr′ ]
v.
To restore to a healthy or functioning condition after damage or injury.
n.
Restoration of diseased or damaged tissues naturally or by surgical means.