curable Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective curing or healing is possible
    • curable diseases
  2. adjective satellite capable of being hardened by some additive or other agent

WordNet

Cur"a*ble adjective
Etymology
Cf. F. curable. See Cure, v. t.
Definitions
  1. Capable of being cured; admitting remedy. "Curable diseases." Harvey. -- Cur"a*ble*ness, n. -- Cur`a*bly, adv.

Webster 1913