surmountable
Americanadjective
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(of a difficulty or challenge) able to be overcome; manageable.
The task of reducing corruption is daunting, to say the least, but the challenges are surmountable.
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(of a physical barrier or high place) able to be climbed or to be gotten past or over.
The low mountain range acts as a surmountable geographical barrier between the two regions, allowing access but still creating regional identities.
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July’s setback is surmountable because it was the first.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
“If you believe you have the capacity to cope, you transform stress into a surmountable challenge,” says James Gross, a psychology professor at Stanford University who researches emotion regulation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2024
We can use non-directive communication, such as curiosity-evoking questions and surmountable challenges, instead of simple statements of fact, to debunk false information.
From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2023
State officials say those challenges are surmountable, pointing to studies showing that electric vehicles can save money over time thanks to lower fuel and maintenance costs.
From New York Times ● Aug. 26, 2022
The hole where Airlock 1 used to be is huge, but surmountable.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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