Repairing

/rɪˈperɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Fixing something that is broken or damaged; restoring something to good working condition.

Etymology

From Old French 'reparer' and Latin 'reparare' meaning to prepare again. The 're-' means again, and 'parare' means to prepare or make ready.

Kelly Says

The Japanese art of 'kintsugi' repairs broken pottery with gold, making the breaks beautiful instead of hiding them—this philosophy that damage adds value is the opposite of how Western cultures usually think about repairs.

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