Definition
containable
adjective
- able to be held, kept, or controlled within limits
Examples
- The fire was small and containable, so firefighters brought it under control quickly.
- Officials said the outbreak was containable if proper precautions were taken.
- The damage from the storm was significant but containable.
- A containable problem is much easier to solve than one that spirals out of control.
- The spread of the virus was deemed containable by health experts.