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curable


cur·able

adj \ˈkyr-ə-bəl\

Definition of CURABLE

: capable of being cured <a curable illness>
cur·abil·i·ty \ˌkyr-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
cur·able·ness \ˈkyr-ə-bəl-nəs\ noun
cur·ably \-blē\ adverb

Examples of CURABLE

  1. Most cases are curable with proper treatment.

First Known Use of CURABLE

14th century

Rhymes with CURABLE

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