evitable
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of evitable
From the Latin word ēvītābilis, dating back to 1495–1505. See evite, -able
Explanation
If it's possible to avoid something, you can describe it as evitable. Unless you live in Antarctica or some deserts, rain is definitely not evitable. The antonym of this word, inevitable, is far more common, and etymologists are fairly certain it came first. Today, it's rare to hear something described as evitable, but feel free to use it for anything that can be dodged or averted. Meeting your exact look-alike is probably evitable, unless you're an identical twin. Some people would say the only things that aren't evitable are death and taxes.
Vocabulary lists containing evitable
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Example Sentences
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David Krueger, the founder of Evitable, a nonprofit pushing for an AI moratorium, said he saw Anthropic’s positioning as a potential play to attract talent.
From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026
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