Aggravable

/ˈæɡrəvəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being made worse or more severe; able to be aggravated.

Etymology

From 'aggravate' plus '-able' suffix (capable of), following standard English word-formation patterns developed in the 15th century.

Kelly Says

In medicine, 'aggravable conditions' are ones that can be worsened—a bad knee can be aggravable by running, which is why doctors tell athletes to rest.

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