emend in English
- emend⇄emend, transitive verb.
to free from faults or errors; correct; rectify.
Ex. The scholar emended the faulty text by suggesting changes so that it could be read more easily. - emend⇄noun emender.
emend in Hindi हिन्दी
emend in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
emend in Sindhi سنڌي
emend in Urdu اُردُو
Emend
Part of Speech
Verb
Pronunciation
/ɪˈmɛnd/
Definitions
- To correct or revise a text, document, or written work, especially to improve its accuracy.
- To make scholarly corrections to a manuscript, often in literature, law, or academia.
Usage Examples
- The editor carefully emended the historical manuscript before its publication.
- Scholars continue to emend classical texts to preserve their original meaning.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin "emendare," meaning "to correct" or "to free from faults." The prefix "e-" (variant of "ex-") means "out," and "mendare" relates to correction or amendment.
Synonyms
- Correct
- Revise
- Improve
- Edit
- Rectify
Antonyms
- Damage
- Worsen
- Corrupt
- Degrade
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Arabic | تصحيح | /taṣḥīḥ/ |
| Spanish | enmendar | /enmenˈdar/ |
| French | corriger | /kɔ.ʁi.ʒe/ |
| German | verbessern | /fɛɐ̯ˈbɛsɐn/ |
| Russian | исправлять | /ɪsprɐˈvlʲætʲ/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 修正 | /xiūzhèng/ |
| Hindi | सुधारना | /sʊˈdʱɑːrnɑː/ |
| Japanese | 修正する | /shūsei suru/ |
| Portuguese | corrigir | /koʁiˈʒiʁ/ |
| Italian | correggere | /korˈrɛdːʒere/ |
| Bengali | সংশোধন | /ʃɔŋʃodʰɔn/ |
| Telugu | సరిదిద్దడం | /sarididdaḍaṁ/ |
| Tamil | திருத்தம் | /tiruttam/ |
| Kannada | ತಿದ್ದು | /tiddu/ |
| Marathi | सुधारणे | /sudhaarane/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
In American English, "emend" is pronounced with a short 'e' sound, while British English may have a slightly softer articulation.
Historical Usage
The term has been used since the 16th century, primarily in the context of editing scholarly or religious texts. Over time, it expanded into legal and academic corrections.
Cultural Nuances
Emendation is commonly associated with literary and academic works, where precision is crucial. Unlike "amend," which involves broader changes, "emend" specifically refers to textual correction.
More Information
The distinction between "amend" and "emend" is often misunderstood. While "amend" applies to general improvements, "emend" is reserved for textual refinements. In historical contexts, emendations were made by scribes and editors to preserve the accuracy of written works.