amendment

[ uh-mend-muhnt ]

noun

1. the act of amending or the state of being amended.
2. an alteration of or addition to a motion, bill, constitution, etc.
3. a change made by correction, addition, or deletion:

   The editors made few amendments to the manuscript.

4. Horticulture. a soil-conditioning substance that promotes plant growth indirectly by improving such soil qualities as porosity, moisture retention, and pH balance.

amendment

/ əˈmɛndmənt /

noun

1. the act of amending; correction
2. an addition, alteration, or improvement to a motion, document, etc

Other Words From

• nona·mendment noun
• proa·mendment adjective
• rea·mendment noun
• self-a·mendment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of amendment¹

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English word from Old French word amendement. See amend, -ment

Example Sentences

For example, in Florida since the state’s Amendment 4 didn’t pass, despite 57 percent of voters in favor of it.

From Salon

Njoku said the next step for abortion funds in the wake of the Amendment 4 results is to gain more support for the next time a similar vote comes up, and that requires a deeper understanding of why some voters cast ballots for Trump as president and in favor of Amendment 4.

From Salon

In the state of Missouri, Amendment 3 passed, which will enshrine the right to an abortion in the state constitution and overturn the state’s current ban.

From Salon

His message to the GOP seemed unmistakable: Birthright citizenship sits at the heart of the Constitution, and any attempt to revoke it would be an ill-fated betrayal of the 14th Amendment.

From Slate

It flows directly from the 14th Amendment’s text and history.

From Slate

Related Words

• act
• bill
• clause
• measure
• modification
• motion
• revision
• suggestion