Missable

//ˈmɪsəbl̩// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Able to avoid detection.

    "Sherlock easily located the clue, but Watson considered it missable."

  2. 2
    Far from unmissable; not worth watching or experiencing.

    "a missable costume drama"

  3. 3
    Capable of being missed.

    "She was missable after a week away from home."

Example

More examples

"Sherlock easily located the clue, but Watson considered it missable."

Etymology

From miss + -able.

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