permissibly

per·mis·si·ble

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [per-mis-uh-buh l]
- /pərˈmɪs ə bəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [per-mis-uh-buh l]
- /pərˈmɪs ə bəl/

Definition of permissibly word

adjective permissibly 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 permissibly

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 Permissibly

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Permissibly

permissibly 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for permissibly

adv permissibly

admittedly — You use admittedly when you are saying something which weakens the importance or force of your statement.
constitutionally — in composition or physique
lawfully — allowed or permitted by law; not contrary to law: a lawful enterprise.
legally — permitted by law; lawful: Such acts are not legal.
legitimately — according to law; lawful: the property's legitimate owner.

adverb permissibly

allowably — In an allowable manner.
authorised — Alternative spelling of authorized.
authorized — officially permitted or empowered
conceded — to acknowledge as true, just, or proper; admit: He finally conceded that she was right.
excusably — In an excusable manner or to an excusable degree.

All 13 Synonyms of permissibly