Word
abatable
Phoneticsabat·able
Definition
adj. describing something that can be reduced or removed. You use this when talking about things like noise, heat, or even a legal right that can be taken away.
adj. capable of being reduced, removed, or mitigated. Often used in legal or technical contexts to describe rights, liabilities, or physical conditions that are not permanent.
Examples
“The noise from the construction is abatable.”
“The court ruled that the defendant's right to privacy was abatable in the interest of public safety.”
“While the immediate effects of the storm were abatable through emergency relief efforts, the long-term damage to the local ecosystem proved much more difficult to reverse.”
Examples
simple
“The noise from the construction is abatable.”
contextual
“The court ruled that the defendant's right to privacy was abatable in the interest of public safety.”
complex
“While the immediate effects of the storm were abatable through emergency relief efforts, the long-term damage to the local ecosystem proved much more difficult to reverse.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “abatable” in context.
Verb
01. deem the condition abatable
“The health inspector will deem the condition abatable only if the landlord repairs the ventilation system within thirty days.”
verb + noun + adj
02. remain abatable
“Environmental experts argue that carbon emissions remain abatable if we implement stricter industrial regulations immediately.”
verb + adj
Adjective
03. abatable nuisance
“The abandoned building was declared an abatable nuisance because it posed a significant fire hazard to the neighborhood.”
adj + noun
04. legally abatable
“The court determined that the excessive noise from the factory was legally abatable under local ordinances.”
adv + adj
Noun
05. abatable nature of the debt
“The lawyer explained the abatable nature of the debt, noting that certain fees could be waived upon request.”
adj + noun + of + noun
Etymology
From abate + -able.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Rare
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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