curable

[ kyoor-uh-buhl ]

adjective

1. capable of being cured.

curable

/ ˈkjʊərəbəl /

adjective

1. capable of being cured

Derived Forms

• ˈcurably, adverb
• ˌcuraˈbility, noun

Other Words From

• cura·bili·ty cura·ble·ness noun
• cura·bly adverb
• un·cura·ble adjective
• un·cura·ble·ness noun
• un·cura·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of curable¹

1350–1400; Middle English (< Middle French ) < Latin cūrābilis, equivalent to cūrā ( re ) to care for (derivative of cūra care) + -bilis -ble

Example Sentences

“In that case it is curable from the ablation. So that ends up being the most common strategy that we employ.”

From Los Angeles Times

Barely any of the diseases are curable, but treatment is available for resulting conditions.

From BBC

In some cases the diseases are curable, if caught early.

From BBC

Other preventable and curable diseases are also killing children.

From BBC

The disease is common in Kenya, and it is preventable and curable, but poverty makes it deadly for those who can’t afford treatment.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• correctable