conquerable

conquerable
conquer VERB 1) overcome and take control of by military force. 2) successfully overcome (a problem) or climb (a mountain).
DERIVATIVES conquerable adjective conqueror noun.
ORIGIN Latin conquirere 'gain, win' .

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