Synonyms for

Preventable

Verb / 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

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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