Definition

Something that can be stopped or avoided before it happens.

Example

Many diseases are preventible with proper vaccination.

Conversation

I read that many diseases are actually preventible with the right care.

That's interesting! It's surprising how much we can do to stay healthy.

Yeah, it makes you think about how important prevention is.

Absolutely, we should all be more proactive about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Preventible → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "venire" (meaning to come). The word "preventible" means something that can be stopped or avoided before it happens.

Memory Tip

Think of stopping something "before" it "comes" — that's why preventible means it can be avoided.

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