avoidable
adjective C1
Plain meaning
able to be prevented
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss able to be prevented in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe report described avoidable mistake in a clear and practical way.
examThe findings show that avoidable mistake can influence educational, social, or economic outcomes.
Common collocations
avoidable mistakeavoidable deathavoidable cost
Watch out
Do not overuse it as a direct replacement for “good/bad”. Use it with natural nouns such as “avoidable mistake”.