Avertable: meaning, definitions and examples

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avertable

 

[ əˈvɜːrtəbl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

in a situation where something bad can be avoided

Capable of being avoided or prevented; avoidable.

Synonyms

avoidable, evitable, preventable

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

Examples of usage

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

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

Etymology

The word 'avertable' is derived from the verb 'avert,' which comes from the Latin word 'avertēre,' meaning 'to turn away.' The suffix '-able' is added to 'avert' to create 'avertable,' indicating the ability to be turned away or avoided. The term is commonly used in contexts where the prevention or avoidance of something is emphasized, highlighting the importance of taking action to prevent negative outcomes.