Word
treatable
Phoneticstreat·able
US/ˈtɹitəbəɫ/
UK/tɹˈiːtəbəl/
Definition
adj. describing a medical condition or problem that can be cured or improved with treatment. You use this when you want to say that a situation is not a total disaster and can be fixed.
adj. capable of being cured or significantly improved through medical intervention. Often used in clinical contexts to distinguish between manageable and terminal conditions.
Examples
“The doctor said the infection is treatable with a simple antibiotic.”
“While some symptoms are treatable with lifestyle changes, others require a more intensive medical approach.”
“The early detection of the disease means that it remains treatable, offering the patient a high chance of recovery if they follow the prescribed regimen.”
Examples
simple
“The doctor said the infection is treatable with a simple antibiotic.”
contextual
“While some symptoms are treatable with lifestyle changes, others require a more intensive medical approach.”
complex
“The early detection of the disease means that it remains treatable, offering the patient a high chance of recovery if they follow the prescribed regimen.”
Real-World Examples
“Even though most childhood cancers are highly treatable, survival depends on where patients live.” “The treatment also worked in human brain organoids and showed lasting effects in adult mice, suggesting the brain may remain more treatable later in life than previously thought.” Word family
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- 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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