Containable (adjective)

Able to be controlled, managed or held within limits.

Origin:

From the verb "to contain".

Examples:

  1. The situation was containable and we were able to prevent it from getting worse.
  2. The fire was containable and was put out before it could spread to other buildings.
  3. The problem was containable, but it required immediate attention.
  4. The situation was containable, but it required the effort of many people.
  5. The emotions were containable, but it took a lot of effort to keep them in check.
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