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Preventable

Adjective / prɪˈventʌbʌl / / pri:ˈventʌbʌl / Another word for preventable — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

able to be prevented

Synonyms & similar words

unpreventable avertable correctable curbable escapable evitable fixable forestallable obviable remediable repairable resolvable solvable stoppable surmountable treatable unfateful unnecessary unneeded unwanted avoidable

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Example sentences

  1. Seat belts make car accidents preventable.
  2. Washing your hands is a preventable measure against germs.
  3. Wearing a helmet while riding a bike is a preventable safety measure.
  4. A healthy diet and exercise can prevent many health problems that are preventable.
  5. Smoking is a preventable cause of lung cancer.

Quotes

  • An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. - Benjamin Franklin
  • Prevention is better than cure. - Desiderius Erasmus
  • Prevention is the best medicine. - Desiderius Erasmus

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