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avoidable
a‧void‧a‧ble /əˈvɔɪdəbəl/ adjective
 Word Family: verb: avoid; noun: avoidance; adverb: unavoidably; adjective: avoidable ≠ unavoidable
something bad that is avoidable can be avoided or prevented:
    an almost entirely avoidable cause of death
    Nearly 1,000 children die each year from accidents in the home which are avoidable.