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- [per-mis-uh-buh l]
- /pərˈmɪs ə bəl/
- /pəˈmɪs.ə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [per-mis-uh-buh l]
- /pərˈmɪs ə bəl/
Definitions of permissible word
- adjective permissible that can be permitted; allowable: a permissible amount of sentimentality under the circumstances; Such behavior is not permissible! 1
- adjective permissible allowed 1
- adjective permissible If something is permissible, it is considered to be acceptable because it does not break any laws or rules. 0
- adjective permissible permitted; allowable 0
- adjective permissible that can be permitted; allowable 0
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Origin of permissible
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 Permissible
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
permissible 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for permissible
adj permissible
- admissible — If evidence is admissible, it is allowed in a court of law.
- card-carrying — A card-carrying member of a particular group or political party is an official member of that group or party, rather than someone who supports it.
- condign — (esp of a punishment) fitting; deserved
- condonable — to disregard or overlook (something illegal, objectionable, or the like): The government condoned the computer hacking among rival corporations.
- defensible — An opinion, system, or action that is defensible is one that people can argue is right or good.
adjective permissible
- allowable — If people decide that something is allowable, they let it happen without trying to stop it.
- contractual — A contractual arrangement or relationship involves a legal agreement between people.
- defendable — Capable of being defended.
- enforcible — Capable of being enforced.
- exculpatory — Excusing or clearing of any wrongdoing.
Antonyms for permissible
adj permissible
- black-market — to black-marketeer.
- illegal — forbidden by law or statute.
adjective permissible
- extralegal — (of an action or situation) beyond the authority of the law; not regulated by the law.
- forbidden — a past participle of forbid.
- impermissible — not permissible or allowable; unallowable.
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