Preventable: meaning, definitions and examples
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preventable
[ prɪˈvɛntəbəl ]
in healthcare
Capable of being prevented, especially through effective measures.
Synonyms
avertable, avoidable, controllable
Examples of usage
- Vaccination is key in preventing many preventable diseases.
- Regular exercise and a healthy diet can help prevent many preventable health conditions.
in accidents
Able to be avoided or stopped from happening.
Synonyms
avertable, avoidable, stopabble
Examples of usage
- Wearing a seatbelt is a simple way to reduce the risk of preventable injuries in car accidents.
- Following safety guidelines can help prevent many preventable workplace accidents.
Translations
Translations of the word "preventable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 evitável
🇮🇳 रोकथाम योग्य
🇩🇪 vermeidbar
🇮🇩 dapat dicegah
🇺🇦 запобіжний
🇵🇱 do uniknięcia
🇯🇵 防げる
🇫🇷 évitable
🇪🇸 evitable
🇹🇷 önlenebilir
🇰🇷 예방 가능한
🇸🇦 يمكن الوقاية منه
🇨🇿 zabránitelný
🇸🇰 predchádzateľný
🇨🇳 可预防的
🇸🇮 preventiven
🇮🇸 fyrirbyggjanlegt
🇰🇿 алдын алуға болатын
🇬🇪 თავიდან აცილებადი
🇦🇿 qarşısı alına bilən
🇲🇽 evitable
Word origin
The word 'preventable' originated from the verb 'prevent,' which comes from the Latin word 'praeventus,' meaning 'to come before, anticipate.' The concept of preventing something from happening has been important in various fields, including healthcare, safety, and security.
See also: preventative, prevention, preventive, unpreventable.