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preventable

[prɪˈvɛntəbl]

preventable Definition

able to be avoided or stopped from happening.

Using preventable: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "preventable" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Many diseases are preventable through vaccination.

  • Example

    The accident was preventable if safety protocols were followed.

  • Example

    Preventable errors in the report led to its rejection.

preventable Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for preventable

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Summary: preventable in Brief

'Preventable' [prɪˈvɛntəbl] means that something can be avoided or stopped from happening. It is often used to describe situations where an action could have been taken to avoid negative consequences, as in 'The accident was preventable if safety protocols were followed.' 'Preventable' is synonymous with 'avoidable' and 'stoppable,' and is the opposite of 'unavoidable' and 'inevitable.'