emendate

transitive verb

emen·​date

ˈēˌmenˌdāt,

ˈēmən-,

ˈeˌmen-,

ˈemən-,

ēˈmen-,

ə̇ˈmen-,

usually -āt+V

-ed/-ing/-s

: to correct (as a literary work) usually by textual alterations : emend

Word History

Etymology

Latin emendatus, past participle of emendare

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!