1. An outcome or consequence that could have been avoided or prevented through reasonable action, foresight, or precaution
The accident was a preventable result of inadequate safety measures.
O acidente foi um resultado evitável de medidas de segurança inadequadas.
2. In legal or medical contexts, a consequence that was foreseeable and could have been avoided through proper procedure or care
The infection was a preventable result of poor hygiene protocols.
A infecção foi um resultado evitável de protocolos de higiene inadequados.