Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

abatable

Adjective

/əˈbeɪtəbl/

Definition

Able to be reduced or diminished.

Examples

The construction noise proved to be an abatable nuisance after hours of complaints.
Once the environmental concerns were addressed, the pollution’s impact on the area became abatable.
In court, the judge ruled that the traffic volume could be deemed abatable under certain conditions.

Meaning

The term ‘abatable’ refers to something that can be lessened, decreased, or made smaller in some aspect. It is often used in legal contexts to describe a nuisance or a claim that can be eliminated or reduced.