reparability
Definition
Noun (uncountable) "Reparability" refers to the quality or state of being capable of being repaired or mended. It describes the extent to which a damaged object, system, or relationship can be restored to a functional or good condition.
Usage Examples
- (The watch's ability to be fixed was doubted.)
- (They evaluated whether the bridge could be restored.)
- (The ease of repairing a product is important for environmental friendliness.)
Advanced Usage
"to assess reparability": to evaluate how easily something can be repaired.
- The technician assessed the reparability of the laptop before quoting a price. (The technician determined if the laptop could be fixed.)
"reparability index": a measure or score given to a product based on how easily it can be repaired.
- The new smartphone has a high reparability index, meaning users can replace parts themselves. (The phone is designed to be easy to fix.)
Variants and Related Words
- Repair (verb/noun): the act of fixing something.
- He will repair the broken chair. (He will fix it.)
- Repairable (adjective): capable of being repaired.
- The damage is repairable. (It can be fixed.)
- Irreparable (adjective): not capable of being repaired.
- The tear in the painting was irreparable. (It could not be restored.)
Synonyms
- Fixability: the quality of being able to be fixed.
- Mendability: the capability of being mended or restored.
- Restorability: the potential to be returned to a former condition.
Related Idioms
- "beyond repair": in a condition that cannot be fixed.
- The engine was beyond repair, so they replaced it. (The engine was too damaged to fix.)
- "in need of repair": requiring fixing.
- The house is in need of repair. (The house needs to be fixed.)