noun
- the quality or state of being capable of being prevented or stopped from happening
Usage: abstract noun; often used in medical, public health, and safety contexts
Examples
- The preventability of many diseases has improved thanks to modern vaccines.
- Public health officials emphasize the preventability of foodborne illnesses through proper hygiene.
- The preventability of workplace accidents depends on following safety protocols.
- Researchers studied the preventability of heart disease through lifestyle changes.
- The preventability of wildfires increases when communities maintain defensible spaces around homes.