Overcomable: meaning, definitions and examples

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overcomable

 

[ ˌoʊvərˈkʌməbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

able to be overcome

Capable of being conquered, defeated, or surpassed.

Synonyms

beatable, conquerable, defeatable, surmountable.

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Word Description / Examples
overcomable

Suitable for situations where you want to highlight that a challenge or obstacle can be dealt with successfully, often used in motivational contexts.

  • Even the toughest problems are overcomable with the right attitude
surmountable

Appropriate for situations where an obstacle or difficulty can be overcome, often used in formal or written contexts to suggest that something can be dealt with successfully.

  • All logistical challenges are surmountable with proper planning
conquerable

Ideal for describing something that can be conquered or triumphed over, emphasizing the idea of victory and dominance. Commonly used in contexts involving significant challenges or goals.

  • Mount Everest is conquerable with the right preparation and determination
defeatable

Best used in contexts where you want to stress that an opponent, force, or argument can be defeated. It can sometimes carry a slightly negative connotation when implying vulnerability or weakness.

  • The villain in the story is defeatable with the hero's new powers
beatable

Used when referring to a competitor, opponent, or challenge that can be defeated or surpassed. Often used in sports or competitive contexts.

  • The opposing team is beatable if we play our best

Examples of usage

  • Despite the challenges, he believed the obstacles were overcomable.
  • The team faced a difficult task, but they remained confident that it was overcomable.
  • The mountain appeared daunting, but she saw it as overcomable with the right mindset.
  • The disease was serious, but the doctors assured the patient that it was overcomable.
  • It may seem daunting at first, but with determination, any obstacle is overcomable.

Translations

Translations of the word "overcomable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 superável

🇮🇳 साध्य

🇩🇪 überwindbar

🇮🇩 dapat diatasi

🇺🇦 переборний

🇵🇱 do przezwyciężenia

🇯🇵 克服できる (kofuku dekiru)

🇫🇷 surmontable

🇪🇸 superable

🇹🇷 aşılabilir

🇰🇷 극복할 수 있는 (geugboghal su inneun)

🇸🇦 قابل للتغلب عليه (qabil liltaghalub ealayh)

🇨🇿 překonatelný

🇸🇰 prekonateľný

🇨🇳 可克服的 (kě kèfú de)

🇸🇮 premagljiv

🇮🇸 yfirstíganlegt

🇰🇿 жеңуге болатын

🇬🇪 დაძლევა შესაძლებელია (dadzleva sheidzleba)

🇦🇿 dəf edilə bilən

🇲🇽 superable

Etymology

The word 'overcomable' is derived from the verb 'overcome,' which originated from the Old English word 'ofercuman,' meaning 'to reach, overtake.' The concept of overcoming challenges has been a fundamental aspect of human nature throughout history. People have always strived to conquer obstacles, whether physical, mental, or emotional. The term 'overcomable' reflects this innate human drive to surpass difficulties and emerge victorious.

See also: overcomer.