remittable

re·mit

R r

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [verb, noun ri-mit; noun ree-mit]
- /verb, noun rɪˈmɪt; noun ˈri mɪt/
- /rɪˈmɪtəbl /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [verb, noun ri-mit; noun ree-mit]
- /verb, noun rɪˈmɪt; noun ˈri mɪt/

Definitions of remittable word

verb with object remittable to transmit or send (money, a check, etc.) to a person or place, usually in payment. 1
verb with object remittable to refrain from inflicting or enforcing, as a punishment, sentence, etc. 1
verb with object remittable to refrain from exacting, as a payment or service. 1
verb with object remittable to pardon or forgive (a sin, offense, etc.). 1
verb with object remittable to slacken; abate; relax: to remit watchfulness. 1
verb with object remittable to give back: to remit an overpayment. 1

See all 19 definitions of remittable

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Origin of remittable

First appearance:

before 1325

One of the 16% oldest English words

1325-75; Middle English remitten < Latin remittere to send back, let go back, concede, allow, equivalent to re- re- + mittere to send

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Parts of speech for Remittable

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Remittable

remittable 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.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for remittable

adj remittable

condonable — to disregard or overlook (something illegal, objectionable, or the like): The government condoned the computer hacking among rival corporations.

adjective remittable

exculpatory — Excusing or clearing of any wrongdoing.
excusable — Able to be justified or forgiven; forgivable.
warrantable — capable of being warranted.

All 4 Synonyms of remittable