Preventible: meaning, definitions and examples
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preventible
[ prɪˈvɛntəbl ]
health context
Preventible refers to something that can be avoided or stopped from happening. This term is often used in the context of diseases or injuries that can be prevented through measures such as vaccination, healthy lifestyle choices, or safety precautions.
Synonyms
aturable, avoidable, preventable.
Examples of usage
- Many diseases are preventible with proper healthcare.
- Traffic accidents are largely preventible with better education.
- Certain cancers are preventible through lifestyle changes.
- Preventible injuries can be reduced with safety regulations.
Translations
Translations of the word "preventible" in other languages:
🇵🇹 prevenível
🇮🇳 रोका जा सकने वाला
🇩🇪 vermeidbar
🇮🇩 dapat dicegah
🇺🇦 попереджуваний
🇵🇱 zapobiegawczy
🇯🇵 予防可能な
🇫🇷 préventible
🇪🇸 evitable
🇹🇷 önlenebilir
🇰🇷 예방 가능한
🇸🇦 قابل الوقاية
🇨🇿 předcházející
🇸🇰 predchádzajúci
🇨🇳 可预防的
🇸🇮 prepreventiven
🇮🇸 fyrirbyggjandi
🇰🇿 алдын алуға болатын
🇬🇪 გადაუდებელი
🇦🇿 qarşısını almaq mümkün
🇲🇽 evitable
Etymology
The term 'preventible' is derived from the verb 'prevent', which originates from the Latin 'praevenire', meaning 'to come before' or 'to foresee'. The Latin root is composed of 'prae-', meaning 'before', and 'venire', meaning 'to come'. The term evolved in Middle English and has been utilized in various contexts, particularly in medicine and public health, to describe issues or conditions that can be averted. Over time, the focus on preventible health issues has increased, highlighting the importance of proactive measures in reducing disease and enhancing well-being. Today, 'preventible' is frequently associated with health education and disease prevention strategies.