evitable

/ɪˈvɪtəbəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

capable of being avoided or prevented

“The company tried to avoid the evitable lawsuits by settling out of court.”

2. noun

something that is capable of being avoided or prevented

“The company’s financial troubles were a looming and inevitable problem, but the evitable outcome was not yet clear.”

Synonyms

  • inevitable
  • inherent

Antonyms

  • avoidable
  • optional