Preventably: meaning, definitions and examples
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preventably
[ prɪˈvɛntəbli ]
in a way
Preventably refers to actions taken to avert or stop something undesirable from occurring. It emphasizes that the situation could have been avoided through prior measures or decisions.
Synonyms
avertable, avoidably, preventable
Examples of usage
- The accident was preventably caused by ignoring safety protocols.
- Many diseases can be preventably treated with early intervention.
- The fire was preventably started; proper precautions were not taken.
Translations
Translations of the word "preventably" in other languages:
🇵🇹 prevenivelmente
🇮🇳 रोकने योग्य
🇩🇪 verhinderbar
🇮🇩 dapat dicegah
🇺🇦 запобіжно
🇵🇱 zapobiegawczo
🇯🇵 防止可能な
🇫🇷 préventivement
🇪🇸 preventivamente
🇹🇷 önlenebilir şekilde
🇰🇷 예방적으로
🇸🇦 قابل للتجنب
🇨🇿 prevenčně
🇸🇰 preventívne
🇨🇳 可预防地
🇸🇮 preventivno
🇮🇸 forvarnarsk
🇰🇿 алдын алуға болатын
🇬🇪 პრევენციულად
🇦🇿 preventiv şəkildə
🇲🇽 preventivamente
Etymology
The word 'preventably' is derived from the verb 'prevent,' which originated in the late 14th century from the Old French 'preventer,' meaning 'to foresee, anticipate, or take care of,' and from the Latin 'praevenire,' meaning 'to come before.' The suffix '-ably' is added to the adjective form 'preventable,' which describes something that can be prevented. Therefore, 'preventably' describes the manner in which something can be prevented. Over time, the notion of preventability has contributed significantly to discussions in health, safety, and decision-making contexts, emphasizing the importance of proactive measures.