avoidable
adjective/əˈvɔɪdəbəl/
Frequency rank: #13,408 most common English word
Meaning
Able to be prevented or avoided; not necessary to happen.
Example sentence
Many road accidents are completely avoidable if drivers follow the rules carefully.
Synonyms & related words
- preventable
- unnecessary
- escapable
- needless
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