curable

adjective

cur·​able ˈkyu̇r-ə-bəl How to pronounce curable (audio)
ˈkyər-
Synonyms of curablenext
: capable of being cured
a curable illness
curability
ˌkyu̇r-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce curable (audio)
ˌkyər-
noun
curableness
ˈkyu̇r-ə-bəl-nəs How to pronounce curable (audio)
ˈkyər-
noun
curably
ˈkyu̇r-ə-blē How to pronounce curable (audio)
ˈkyər-
adverb

Examples of curable in a Sentence

Most cases are curable with proper treatment.
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Many common causes of hypopigmentation, including genetic disorders, are not curable. — Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 4 Apr. 2025 Today, despite being curable, TB still kills millions. — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2025 While these methods can provide relief, TMJ is typically not curable. — Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 21 Mar. 2025 This disease that had always been one of the leading human killers suddenly became curable. — Dylan Scott, Vox, 19 Mar. 2025 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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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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