Emendated

/ˈɛməndeɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Having been corrected or improved, especially referring to a text or manuscript that has had errors removed.

Etymology

Past participle of emendate, following standard English verb conjugation patterns. The -ed suffix marks completion of the emendation process.

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Scholars love finding heavily emendated ancient texts because the layers of corrections tell the story of how knowledge was preserved and understood differently across centuries.

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