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permissibility

per·mis·si·ble
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [per-mis-uh-buh l]
    • /pərˈmɪs ə bəl/
    • /pə.ˌmɪ.sɪ.ˈbɪ.lɪ.tɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [per-mis-uh-buh l]
    • /pərˈmɪs ə bəl/

Definition of permissibility word

  • adjective permissibility that can be permitted; allowable: a permissible amount of sentimentality under the circumstances; Such behavior is not permissible! 1
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Origin of permissibility

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
First recorded in 1400-50; late Middle English word from Medieval Latin word permissibilis. See permission, -ible

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Parts of speech for Permissibility

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Permissibility

permissibility popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 67% 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.

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Synonyms for permissibility

noun permissibility

  • constitutionality — In a particular political system, the constitutionality of a law or action is the fact that it is allowed by the constitution.
  • lawfulness — allowed or permitted by law; not contrary to law: a lawful enterprise.
  • legality — the state or quality of being in conformity with the law; lawfulness.
  • legitimacy — the state or quality of being legitimate.
  • admissibility — that may be allowed or conceded; allowable: an admissible plan.
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Top questions with permissibility

  • what is moral permissibility?

Related words

  • permissible

    that can be permitted; allowable: a permissible amount of sentimentality under the circumstances; Such behavior is not permissible!
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