Avoidable
(adjective)
- Capable of being avoided; preventable.
- Able to be evaded or prevented through foresight and action.
Origin:
From avoid + -able.
Examples:
- Many accidents are avoidable if proper safety measures are taken.
- The company's losses were avoidable if they had taken the necessary precautions.
- The traffic jam was avoidable if the driver had taken a different route.
- Many diseases are avoidable if proper hygiene and healthy habits are maintained.
- The financial crisis was avoidable if the government had taken appropriate actions.