Remédiable

Remédiable is a French adjective meaning capable of being remedied, corrected, or repaired through actions, treatment, or corrective measures. It is used to describe defects, risks, mistakes, or situations that can be addressed rather than those that are irreparable. In law, policy, medicine, and everyday usage, something remédiable implies that an appropriate intervention can reduce harm or restore a desired condition. The counterpart in common usage is irréparable or irremédiable, referring to states or damages that cannot be remedied.

Etymology and form: remédiable derives from the verb remédier, to remedy, which itself comes from Latin remedium, remedy. In French, the accent on the first syllable e (remédiable) marks pronunciation, while in English the form remediable is used without accents. The term accommodates both general and technical contexts, including environmental risk, engineering defects, administrative faults, and medical conditions that respond to treatment.

Usage notes: Remédiable is often paired with corrective actions, remediation plans, or preventive measures. It emphasizes that the issue is solvable under the right conditions and with appropriate effort. In contrast, irreparable (irréparable) or irremédiable describes consequences or conditions that cannot be remedied. Examples include a remédiable defect in a product that can be fixed, or a remédiable risk that can be mitigated through policy changes.