preventably
adverbUK /prɪˈvɛntəbli/
US /prɪˈvɛntəbli/
In a way that could have been stopped before it happened.
The accident was preventably caused by a loose bolt that no one checked.
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2. In a manner that could be kept from occurring through advance action.
The disease spread preventably because vaccinations were delayed.
3. In a way that could have been blocked or hindered beforehand.
The data breach was preventably allowed by weak passwords.
4. In a manner that could have been stopped by taking proper precautions.
The fire was preventably started by leaving a candle unattended.