curable

adjective

cur·​able ˈkyu̇r-ə-bəl How to pronounce curable (audio)
ˈkyər-
: capable of being cured
a curable illness
curability noun
curableness noun
curably adverb

Examples of curable in a Sentence

Most cases are curable with proper treatment.
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There are safe and effective treatments for acute hepatitis C, which is curable, the CDC says. Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025 Pet insurers typically exclude pre-existing conditions, but ASPCA Pet Health Insurance considers coverage for curable conditions if your pet has been treatment- and symptom-free for at least 180 days. Liz Knueven, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024 Once either disease infects a boxwood, the condition is not curable. Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2025 The infection is curable, especially with early diagnosis and treatment. Heidi Cope, Health, 26 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for curable

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of curable was in the 14th century

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“Curable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curable. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

curable

adjective
cur·​able ˈkyu̇r-ə-bəl How to pronounce curable (audio)
: capable of being cured

Medical Definition

curable

adjective
cur·​able ˈkyu̇r-ə-bəl How to pronounce curable (audio)
: capable of being cured
curability noun
plural curabilities

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