AVERTIBLE

evitable, avoidable, avertible, avertable

(adjective) capable of being avoided or warded off

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

avertible (comparative more avertible, superlative most avertible)

Capable of being averted; preventable.

Anagrams

• rivetable, veritable

Source: Wiktionary


A*vert"i*ble, a.

Definition: Capable of being averted; preventable.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

25 June 2025

DETENTION

(noun) a state of being confined (usually for a short time); “his detention was politically motivated”; “the prisoner is on hold”; “he is in the custody of police”


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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