treatable

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adjective

treat·​able ˈtrē-tə-bəl How to pronounce treatable (audio)
: capable of being treated : yielding or responsive to treatment
a treatable disease
treatability
ˌtrē-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce treatable (audio)
noun

treatability

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noun

treat·​abil·​i·​ty ˌtrētəˈbilə̇tē How to pronounce treatability (audio)
plural -es
: the condition of being treatable

Examples of treatable in a Sentence

Adjective The infection is treatable with antibiotics.
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The good news is that when it’s found early, colorectal cancer is often treatable. — Care Resource, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 Acute hearing loss can result from treatable causes like earwax buildup or infection that a hearing aid won’t address. — Allison Palmer july 1, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026 But bacterial infections — now quite treatable — were unknown two-plus centuries ago. — Adam Cohen, Oklahoman, 30 June 2026 Testing for both nutrients may help identify a treatable cause and support better long-term energy and overall health. — Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for treatable

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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“Treatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/treatable. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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treatable

adjective
treat·​able ˈtrēt-ə-bəl How to pronounce treatable (audio)
: capable of being treated : yielding or responsive to treatment
a treatable disease
treatability
ˌtrēt-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē How to pronounce treatable (audio)
noun
plural treatabilities
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