avoidably

adverb
UK /əˈvɔɪ.də.bli/
US /əˈvɔɪ.də.bli/

In a way that could have been stopped or kept from happening.

The accident happened avoidably because the driver was not paying attention.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. In a manner that can be dodged or evaded.

The question was avoidably vague, so nobody had to answer it.

3. In a way that leaves room to keep away from something.

The path was avoidably crowded, so we took the quiet route.

4. In a way that could have been escaped with care.

The mistake was avoidably made by skipping the instructions.