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curable
adjective cur·able \ˈkyu̇r-ə-bəl\
: possible to cure
Full Definition of CURABLE
: capable of being cured <a curable illness>
— cur·abil·i·ty \ˌkyu̇r-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— cur·able·ness \ˈkyu̇r-ə-bəl-nəs\ noun
— cur·ably \-blē\ adverb
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First Known Use of CURABLE
14th century
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CURABILITY Defined for Kids
curable
adjective cur·able \ˈkyu̇r-ə-bəl\
Definition of CURABLE for Kids
: possible to bring about recovery from : possible to cure <a curable disease>
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curable
adjective cur·able \ˈkyu̇r-ə-bəl\
Medical Definition of CURABLE
: capable of being cured
—cur·abil·i·ty noun, plural cur·abil·i·ties
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