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preventable

adj

Etymology

From prevent + -able.

  1. derived from praeventus
  2. inherited from preventen — “anticipate”
  3. suffixed as preventable — “prevent + able”

Definitions

  1. Capable of being prevented.

  2. Something that can be prevented.

    • Nonetheless, we should all like to see fewer of these preventables in our ER and more of that money going to help keep these people safe and healthy.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA