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preventable Synonyms & Antonyms

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Preventable as an Adjective

1

Capable of being prevented.

Preventable as a Noun

1

Something that can be prevented.

Word Forms & Grammar

preventable (comparative more preventable, superlative most preventable)

preventable (plural preventables)

Words That Rhyme With Preventable

Origin of Preventable

From prevent + -able.

Word Facts for Preventable

Part of speechadjective, noun
MeaningCapable of being prevented
Pluralpreventables
Comparative / superlativemore preventable, most preventable

Questions People Ask About Preventable

Is preventable an adjective or a noun?

Preventable is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is the plural of preventable?

The plural of preventable is preventables.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of preventable?

The comparative form is more preventable and the superlative form is most preventable.