What does treatable mean?
Treatable means Able to be treated; not incurable..
Treatable
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Able to be treated; not incurable..
Definitions by Sense
- Able to be treated; not incurable.
- (dated) Not intractable; moderate.
Example Sentences
In the 1980s, AIDS was not a treatable disease, and as a consequence the mortality rate at that time was very high.
Synonyms for treatable
Antonyms for treatable
Related Words
Word Forms
- more treatable
- most treatable
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for treatable?
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
What is the opposite of treatable?
Possible antonyms include untreatable.
How do you use treatable in a sentence?
In the 1980s, AIDS was not a treatable disease, and as a consequence the mortality rate at that time was very high.
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