evasible

evasible
evasible \e*va"si*ble\ ([-e]*v[=a]"s[i^]*b'l), a. That may be evaded. [R.] [1913 Webster]

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  • evasible — /i vāˈzi bl/ adjective Capable of being evaded • • • Main Entry: ↑evasion * * * evasible, a. (ɪˈveɪsɪb(ə)l) [f. L. ēvās ppl. stem of ēvādĕre to evade + ible.] Capable of being evaded. 18.. Ogilvie cites Eclectic Rev …   Useful english dictionary

  • evasible — adjective That can be evaded. Syn: evadable, evadible …   Wiktionary

  • evadible — adjective That can be evaded. Syn: evadable, evasible …   Wiktionary

  • evadable — adjective That can be evaded. Syn: evadible, evasible …   Wiktionary

  • ineluctable — *inevitable, inescapable, unescapable, unavoidable Analogous words: *certain, inevitable, necessary Contrasted words: escapable, avoidable, evadable or evasible, elud ible (see corresponding verbs at ESCAPE): *doubtful, dubious, questionable:… …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

  • hard words — is a semi technical term for what it immediately suggests, long and difficult words that are often derived from Latinate rather than English sources, such as rebarbative (= repellent) and nugatory (= futile, trifling). The first English… …   Modern English usage

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