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unpermissible

per·mis·si·ble
U u

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/

Definitions of unpermissible word

  • adjective unpermissible that can be permitted; allowable: a permissible amount of sentimentality under the circumstances; Such behavior is not permissible! 1
  • adjective unpermissible Not permissible. 0

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Origin of unpermissible

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 Unpermissible

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

unpermissible 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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Synonyms for unpermissible

adj unpermissible

  • criticizable — to censure or find fault with.
  • inexcusable — incapable of being excused or justified.
  • inexpiable — not to be expiated; not allowing for expiation or atonement: an inexpiable crime.

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