avertable

/əˈvɜːrtəbəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

capable of being averted

“The early detection of the disease made it avertable, and the patient was treated successfully.”

2. noun

a thing that can be averted

“The possibility of an accident was considered an avertable risk, and the company took measures to mitigate it.”

Synonyms

  • avoidable
  • preventable

Antonyms

  • inevitable
  • unavoidable