Preventable Meaning
/prɪˈvɛntəbəl/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjCapable of being prevented.
nounSomething that can be prevented.
Sentence Examples
Tom's death was preventable.
Malaria is a preventable disease.
Obesity is the leading cause of preventable death after smoking.
CEFR Practice Quiz
With access to clean water and sanitation, many waterborne diseases are entirely ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The report concluded that most of the deaths were ____ with better access to healthcare.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English prevent Proto-Indo-European *-tḗr Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlom Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlis Proto-Italic *-ðlis Latin -bilis Latin -ābilis Old French -ablebor. Middle English -able English -able English preventable From prevent + -able.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"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."
— 2011, Leonard J. Marcus, Barry C. Dorn, Eric J. McNulty, Renegotiating Health Care: Resolving Conflict to Build Collaboration:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
With access to clean water and sanitation, many waterborne diseases are entirely ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The report concluded that most of the deaths were ____ with better access to healthcare.