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Definition of untreatable
untreatable
/ˌʌnˈtriːtəbl/
un · treat · a · ble
untreatable Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
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Syllables
4
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• adjective
1
Incapable of being relieved, managed, or cured through medical care or therapy (of a disease, condition, or patient).
Example
"The emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria has raised concerns that common infections could become untreatable."
2
Unable to be processed, purified, or chemically altered (of a substance, material, or waste).
Example
"The industrial spill contained hazardous chemicals that rendered the local groundwater virtually untreatable by standard filtration."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Untreatable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/untreatable