pardonable
UK/'pa:dnəbl/US/'pɑ:dnәbl/
A2
Definitions
adj.
Able to be forgiven or excused; understandable
可原谅的，情有可原的
Root Breakdown
Native Englishpardonroot
+
-ablecapable of, worthy of
=pardonable
pardon + -able = able to be pardoned. (pardon = per- 'thoroughly' + don 'give' = to give the offense away completely.)
Example Sentences
- 1.
It was a pardonable mistake, given how tired she was.
- 2.
His pride was pardonable after such a win.