curable

adjective

cur·​able ˈkyu̇r-ə-bəl How to pronounce curable (audio)
ˈkyər-
Synonyms of curablenext
: capable of being cured
a curable illness
curability noun
curableness noun
curably adverb

Examples of curable in a Sentence

Most cases are curable with proper treatment.
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Most thyroid cancers are permanently curable with treatment. Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 28 May 2026 And since no one expires from, say, cancer or other now-curable diseases, and bones and organs can be replaced like car parts with artificial spares, people only pass when involved in freak accidents…or take their own lives. Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2026 It is considered one of the more curable types of cancer, and Brown-Shuler’s medical team is optimistic about treating him. Grace Raynor, New York Times, 19 May 2026 Fortunately, the disease is curable using a cocktail of antibiotics — and roughly 95% of all people are naturally immune. Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for curable

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of curable was in the 14th century

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“Curable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curable. Accessed 31 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

curable

adjective
cur·​able ˈkyu̇r-ə-bəl How to pronounce curable (audio)
: capable of being cured

Medical Definition

curable

adjective
cur·​able ˈkyu̇r-ə-bəl How to pronounce curable (audio)
: capable of being cured
curability noun
plural curabilities

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