Definition

Able to be treated or cured with medicine.

Example

The doctor assured me that my condition is medicable with the right treatment.

Conversation

I just found out that my condition is actually medicable!

That's great news! What does that mean for you?

It means I can start treatment and hopefully feel better soon.

I’m really happy to hear that; let’s celebrate your recovery!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Medicable → It is formed from "medic-" (from Latin "medicus", meaning physician or healer) and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "medicable" means capable of being healed or treated by a physician.

Memory Tip

Think of a physician or healer ('medic-') being able to help someone ('-able') — that's why medicable means something that can be healed.

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