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avoidable

UK/ə'vɒɪdəbl/US/ә'vɒidәbl/
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Definitions

adj.

Able to be avoided or prevented

可避免的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
avoidempty
+
-ablecapable of, worthy of
=avoidable

avoid + -able (able to be) = able to be avoided. The positive counterpart of unavoidable. See avoid.

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Most of these accidents were entirely avoidable.

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