adjective
- able to be prevented or kept from happening
Examples
- The accident was completely avoidable if the driver had been more careful.
- Many health problems are avoidable through proper diet and exercise.
- The company’s financial losses were avoidable with better planning.
- Traffic delays are often avoidable by taking alternate routes.
- The conflict between the neighbors was an avoidable situation.
- Food poisoning is usually avoidable with proper food handling.