evitable

[ ev-i-tuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. capable of being avoided; avoidable.

evitable

/ ˈɛvɪtəbəl /

adjective

1. rare.
   able to be avoided

Word History and Origins

Origin of evitable¹

From the Latin word ēvītābilis, dating back to 1495–1505. See evite, -able

Word History and Origins

Origin of evitable¹

C16: from Latin ēvītābilis, from ēvītāre, from vītāre to avoid

Example Sentences

President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that a government shutdown is not evitable, but that if there is one, a lot of vital work could be impacted in science and health.

From Reuters

President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that a government shutdown is not evitable, but that if there is one, a lot of vital work could be impacted in science and health.

From Reuters

President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that a government shutdown is not evitable, but that if there is one, a lot of vital work could be impacted in science and health.

From Reuters

President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that a government shutdown is not evitable, but that if there is one, a lot of vital work could be impacted in science and health.

From Reuters

President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that a government shutdown is not evitable, but that if there is one, a lot of vital work could be impacted in science and health.

From Reuters