extinguishable

UK
/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəbl/
US
/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəbl/

Translations

extinguishableadjective
more extinguishable
Comp.
most extinguishable
Super.
UK
/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəbl/
US
/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəbl/
The fire was extinguishable with the use of a fire extinguisher.
L’incendie était extinguible à l’aide d’un extincteur.
éteignableSurtout en droit.
Under the lease, the tenant’s rights were extinguishable upon breach of covenant.
En vertu du bail, les droits du locataire étaient éteignables en cas de violation de l’engagement.

Definitions

extinguishableadjective
Capable of being put out or quenched.
The fire was extinguishable with the use of a fire extinguisher.
Capable of being terminated, annulled, or brought to an end, especially of a legal right, interest, or liability.
Under the lease, the tenant’s rights were extinguishable upon breach of covenant.