Forgiveably

/fərˈɡɪvəbli/ adverb

Definition

An alternate spelling of 'forgivably'; in a forgivable or pardonable manner.

Etymology

From the alternate spelling 'forgiveable' plus '-ly' suffix. Like 'forgiveable,' this variant includes the extra 'e' before the suffix, representing a pronunciation preference.

Kelly Says

This spelling variant is less common than 'forgivably' in modern English, reflecting how standardization gradually eliminates such alternatives. You might see it in older texts or in writing by people following particular style guides that preserve the vowel.

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