treatable
UK: ˈtriːtəbl | US: ˈtriːtəbl
adj. capable of being treated, especially medically
adj. manageable or controllable through specific measures
The word "treatable" combines "treat," derived from Old French traitier (to handle, negotiate) and Latin tractare (to manage, deal with), with the suffix "-able," from Latin -abilis, indicating capability. The fusion reflects the idea of something being manageable or responsive to treatment, particularly in medical contexts. Over time, "treatable" evolved to emphasize the potential for intervention or improvement.
Early-stage cancer is often more treatable than advanced cases.
The doctor confirmed that the infection was treatable with antibiotics.
Some mental health conditions are highly treatable with therapy.
The team researched whether the rare disease was treatable.
Advances in medicine have made many illnesses treatable.