Avertable: meaning, definitions and examples

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avertable

[əˈvɜːrtəbl ]

Definitions

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

in a situation where something bad can be avoided

Capable of being avoided or prevented; avoidable.

Synonyms

avoidable, evitable, preventable.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
avertable	Use this word in formal contexts to indicate something that can be stopped or turned away before it happens. This disaster was entirely avertable with a proper action plan. The crisis was deemed avertable by the experts.
avoidable	This word is used in both formal and informal contexts to describe something that can be prevented or escaped from with the right actions. Many traffic accidents are completely avoidable. The mistake was avoidable if we had double-checked the figures.
preventable	Commonly used in medical and technical contexts, this word indicates that an issue or problem can be stopped from occurring. Heart disease is often preventable with a healthy lifestyle. Many infections are preventable with vaccines.
evitable	This is a more formal and less common word used to express something that can be avoided. The clash was evitable with better negotiation. Such misunderstandings are evitable with clear communication.

Examples of usage

His avertable mistakes cost him the promotion.
The accident was avertable if proper precautions were taken.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

in a legal context

A condition that can be removed by a specific action or circumstance; a condition that can be averted.

Synonyms

avoidable, evitable, preventable.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
avertable	Used in formal or academic contexts to indicate that something, typically a disaster or problem, can be prevented. The government needs to take immediate action to address the avertable crisis. With the right measures, catastrophic outcomes can be avertable.
avoidable	Commonly used in everyday language to indicate that something, usually a problem or mistake, can be avoided. Many traffic accidents are avoidable if drivers follow the rules. His failure is avoidable if he prepares well for the test.
preventable	Used in both professional and casual settings, often in a medical, safety, or health context, to describe something that can be stopped before it happens. Many diseases are preventable with proper vaccination. Incidents of food poisoning are preventable through proper hygiene.
evitable	Rarely used in modern English; it's the opposite of 'inevitable' and means that something can be avoided. It typically appears in formal or literary contexts. The plight of the villagers was evitable, given the early warnings of the flood. The collision was evitable if the drivers had been more cautious.

Examples of usage

The court found that the breach was an avertable under the terms of the contract.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

The word comes from the Latin 'avertibilis', meaning 'capable of being turned away'.
This term combines the prefix 'a-' (from) with the verb 'vertere' (to turn), indicating a preventive action.
It first appeared in the English language in the late 18th century, expanding the vocabulary related to prevention.

Psychology

Research shows that individuals who can foresee potential problems are more likely to engage in avertable behaviors.
Cognitive bias can affect our ability to recognize avertable situations, leading to poor decision-making.
Training in problem-solving skills can enhance one's ability to deal with avertable issues effectively.

Public Health

Many diseases, including certain cancers, are classified as avertable through early detection and lifestyle changes.
Public health initiatives often focus on promoting behaviors that can avert health crises, aiming to reduce healthcare costs.
Vaccination programs are a key strategy in averting outbreaks of infectious diseases.

Environmental Science

Many environmental challenges, such as climate change, can be viewed as avertable with proactive policies and practices.
Investing in renewable energy sources is considered a crucial step in averting further environmental damage.
Averting ecosystem collapse often involves community engagement and sustainable practices.

Literature

In fiction, characters often face avertable disasters that lead to pivotal plot twists when choices are made.
Classical literature frequently themes around the consequences of failing to avert inevitable tragedies.
Authors use the concept of avertable events to explore human agency and moral responsibility.

Translations

Translations of the word "avertable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 evitável

🇮🇳 टाला जा सकता है

🇩🇪 vermeidbar

🇮🇩 dapat dicegah

🇺🇦 уникне́ний

🇵🇱 do uniknięcia

🇯🇵 回避可能な

🇫🇷 évitable

🇪🇸 evitable

🇹🇷 önlenebilir

🇰🇷 피할 수 있는

🇸🇦 يمكن تجنبه

🇨🇿 odvratitelný

🇸🇰 odvrátiteľný

🇨🇳 可避免的

🇸🇮 izogiben

🇮🇸 forðast

🇰🇿 болдырмауға болады

🇬🇪 თავიდან აცილებული

🇦🇿 qarşısı alına bilən

🇲🇽 evitable