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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Most cancers are curable, especially when they’re found at early stages. Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024 Gallbladder disease is curable by removing the gallbladder. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 1 Oct. 2024 Just like basal cell cancer, SCC typically grows slowly and is very curable. Amy Norton, SELF, 19 July 2024 Rectal cancer is a potentially life-threatening condition that is curable when caught early.11 The five-year relative survival rates for rectal cancer are:12 Localized: 90% Regional: 74% Distant: 18% Keep in mind that survival rates are only estimates. Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 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 27 Nov. 2024.

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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