curable

adjective

cur·​able ˈkyu̇r-ə-bəl How to pronounce curable (audio)
ˈkyər-
Synonyms of curablenext
: 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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Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is among the most common childhood cancers and is considered highly curable, Kevin said the treatment process is a long one and Grayson still has another two to three years to go. Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026 These disagreements are not curable pathologies but permanent features of a free society. Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026 Celebrating the power of community, doctors, scientists, patients, supporters and survivors are taking steps together to transform pancreatic cancer into a curable disease. Jenna Deangelis, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026 Lyme disease can be curable, especially if it is treated early with a suitable course of antibiotics lasting two to four weeks. Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026 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 25 Apr. 2026.

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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