Definition

Something that can be avoided or prevented.

Example

The consequences of ignoring the warning were evitable if action had been taken sooner.

Conversation

Do you think the changes in our project are inevitable?

Yeah, it seems like there's no way around it now.

I guess we just have to adapt to what's inevitable then.

Exactly! It’s better to embrace the change than fight it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Evitable is formed from "e-" (meaning out of or away) and "vitare" (meaning to avoid). The word describes something that can be avoided or escaped from.

Memory Tip

Think of something that can be 'avoided' ('vitare') — that's why 'evitable' means it can be avoided.

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