Definition

Able to be beaten or overcome in a competition or conflict.

Example

The team was confident that they were not defeatable this season.

Conversation

I think every champion has to be defeatable at some point.

That's true! It keeps the competition exciting.

Yeah, even the best players have their off days.

Exactly! It shows that anyone can be beaten.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Defeatable is formed from "defeat" (from Old French *defait*, meaning to overcome or vanquish) and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "defeatable" means capable of being overcome or vanquished.

Memory Tip

Think of something that can be 'overcome' ('defeat') and is 'capable of' ('-able') being beaten. This helps you remember that 'defeatable' refers to something that can be defeated.

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