Mendings

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. The act of repairing or restoring something that is damaged or broken; the pieces or materials used in the process of fixing; the improvements made to enhance function or appearance of an item
2. The process of fixing a defect or a problem in an object; the elements involved in the act of repair; enhancements or alterations intended to improve effectiveness or aesthetics
3. Activities associated with restoring an item to its original condition; components utilized in the act of mending; modifications made to increase utility or visual appeal

Etymology: "Mendings" is the plural of "mending," so it names several acts of repair or the things that have been repaired. The plural form reflects the way the noun is used for a collection of individual fixes, such as the darned socks in a basket or the patched seams in an old coat. Its root is the verb "mend," which is a shortening of "amend," from Old French "amender" and ultimately Latin "emendare," meaning to remove a fault. The word "mending" is the noun form of that verb, so the plural simply counts the separate instances.

Synonyms: repairs, fixes, restorations, resolutions, adjustments