adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   That can be warned against.

   "Still others argue that 9/11 was not a warnable event."

2. 2
   For which a warning may be given.

   "a warnable offence"

Synonyms

All synonyms

cautionable

Example

More examples

"Still others argue that 9/11 was not a warnable event."

Etymology

From warn + -able.

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