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Shockable

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

Able to be shocked..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Able to be shocked.
  2. Easily shocked.
  3. (medicine) Capable of being treated by defibrillator.

Example Sentences

One answer comes from the fact that it takes a great deal of force to shock quartz. Indeed, until recently, it wasn’t believed that quartz was shockable.
shockable rhythm
Ventricular tachycardia (VT) and ventricular fibrillation (VF) are considered shockable and thus require defibrillation.

Synonyms for shockable

narrow-minded

Antonyms for shockable

broad-mindedunshockable

Related Words

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does shockable mean?

Shockable means Able to be shocked..

What is a synonym for shockable?

Common synonyms include narrow-minded.

What is the opposite of shockable?

Possible antonyms include broad-minded, unshockable.

How do you use shockable in a sentence?

One answer comes from the fact that it takes a great deal of force to shock quartz. Indeed, until recently, it wasn’t believed that quartz was shockable.

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