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- [fer-giv]
- /fərˈgɪv/
- /fəˈɡɪv.ə.bl̩/
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- [fer-giv]
- /fərˈgɪv/
Definitions of forgivable word
- verb with object forgivable to grant pardon for or remission of (an offense, debt, etc.); absolve. 1
- verb with object forgivable to give up all claim on account of; remit (a debt, obligation, etc.). 1
- verb with object forgivable to grant pardon to (a person). 1
- verb with object forgivable to cease to feel resentment against: to forgive one's enemies. 1
- verb with object forgivable to cancel an indebtedness or liability of: to forgive the interest owed on a loan. 1
- verb without object forgivable to pardon an offense or an offender. 1
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Origin of forgivable
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; for- + give; replacing Middle English foryiven, Old English forgiefan
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Parts of speech for Forgivable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
forgivable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
forgivable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for forgivable
adj forgivable
- pardonable — kind indulgence, as in forgiveness of an offense or discourtesy or in tolerance of a distraction or inconvenience: I beg your pardon, but which way is Spruce Street?
- trivial — of very little importance or value; insignificant: Don't bother me with trivial matters.
- venial — able to be forgiven or pardoned; not seriously wrong, as a sin (opposed to mortal).
adjective forgivable
- allowable — If people decide that something is allowable, they let it happen without trying to stop it.
- excusable — Able to be justified or forgiven; forgivable.
- defensible — An opinion, system, or action that is defensible is one that people can argue is right or good.
- justifiable — capable of being justified; that can be shown to be or can be defended as being just, right, or warranted; defensible: justifiable homicide.
- understandable — capable of being understood; comprehensible.
Antonyms for forgivable
adjective forgivable
- unforgivable — to grant pardon for or remission of (an offense, debt, etc.); absolve.
Top questions with forgivable
- what is a forgivable loan?
- what is a forgivable draw?
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