treatable

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

Examples of treatable in a Sentence

The infection is treatable with antibiotics.
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The doctor aims to treat the disease with advanced procedures and aims to help patients avoid long-term and painful suffering from this treatable condition. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026 Addictions are now considered treatable disorders, but for decades substance use was seen by many as a criminal or moral issue, with access to treatment often heavily regulated. — Brian Mann, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026 Cyclosporiasis symptoms usually start about one week after infection, and the illness is treatable with antibiotics. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026 The infection is treatable with antibiotics like streptomycin, gentamicin and amikacin, according to the New York State Department of Health. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for treatable

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First Known Use

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

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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