surmountable
adjective
Simple meaning
Able to be surmounted or overcome.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
sɚˈmaʊntəbəl
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Definition
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adjective
Capable of being surmounted or overcome
“Situations of measurable and surmountable danger.”
Able to be surmounted or overcome; defeatable.
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- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Typical Use
- Rare
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- “Situations of measurable and surmountable danger.”adjective
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Sense: capable of being surmounted or overcome
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