Unpreventable Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations
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unpreventable
[ˌʌnprɪˈvɛntəbəl ]
Definition
inability to stop or prevent something
Not able to be prevented or avoided.
Synonyms
inevitable, unavoidable, unstoppable.
Examples of usage
- It was an unpreventable accident.
- The spread of the disease was unpreventable.
Translations
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Origin of 'unpreventable'
The word 'unpreventable' is a combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'preventable'. The term originated in the late 19th century and has been used to describe situations or events that cannot be stopped or avoided. It is commonly used in contexts where the outcome was beyond control or could not have been foreseen.
See also: preventable, preventative, prevention, preventive.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #39,407, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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