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Meaning of the word preventable in English

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preventable

US /prɪˈven.t̬ə.bəl/
UK /prɪˈven.tə.bəl/

Adjective

able to be prevented or avoided

Example:
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Many diseases are preventable through vaccination.
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The accident was entirely preventable if proper safety measures had been followed.
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