Attackable: meaning, definitions and examples
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attackable
[ əˈtækəbəl ]
in a combat situation
Capable of being attacked or targeted, especially in a military or combat context.
Synonyms
exposed, susceptible, vulnerable
Examples of usage
- The fortified walls made the castle attackable by enemy forces.
- The exposed flank of the army made it more attackable by the enemy troops.
in a digital context
Able to be targeted or exploited by cyber attacks or hacking attempts.
Synonyms
exploitable, susceptible, vulnerable
Examples of usage
- The outdated software is highly attackable by cyber criminals.
- The weak password policy makes the system more attackable by hackers.
Translations
Translations of the word "attackable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 atacável
🇮🇳 हमला करने योग्य
🇩🇪 angreifbar
🇮🇩 dapat diserang
🇺🇦 уразливий
🇵🇱 atakowalny
🇯🇵 攻撃可能な
🇫🇷 attaquable
🇪🇸 atacable
🇹🇷 saldırılabilir
🇰🇷 공격 가능한
🇸🇦 قابل للهجوم
🇨🇿 napadnutelný
🇸🇰 napadnuteľný
🇨🇳 可攻击的
🇸🇮 napadljiv
🇮🇸 árásanlegt
🇰🇿 шабуыл жасалатын
🇬🇪 თავდასხმისთვის შესაძლებელი
🇦🇿 hücum edilə bilən
🇲🇽 atacable
Word origin
The word 'attackable' is a combination of the verb 'attack' and the suffix '-able', which means 'capable of'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 16th century, derived from the Latin word 'attaccare', meaning 'to attack'. Over time, 'attackable' has come to be commonly used in military, combat, and digital contexts to describe something that can be targeted or exploited.
See also: attack, attacker, attacking, attacks, counterattack.