permissible — allowed or acceptable according to rules or standards
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: allowed or acceptable according to rules or standards
Pronunciation (IPA): /pərˈmɪsəbl/
Example Sentences
- Is it permissible to bring snacks to the library, or will the librarian give me the evil eye?
- The maximum permissible noise level in residential areas is 55 decibels.
- According to school rules, it's not permissible to dye your hair rainbow colors, much to my disappointment.
permissible
ADJECTIVE[/pərˈmɪsəbl/]
allowed or acceptable according to rules or standards
Only what is permissible gets through the gate — everything else waits outside.
PER MITT — only permissible entries, one at a time.
Permissible to commit — cleared and ready to submit.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin permittere, meaning 'to allow' or 'to let through'. The word combines per- (through) and mittere (to send), literally 'to send through', which evolved to mean 'to permit or allow'.
Breakdown
per- (through) + mittere (to send) + -ible (capable of, able to be). The suffix -ible transforms the verb into an adjective meaning 'capable of being allowed or permitted'.
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📝Examples
“Is it permissible to bring snacks to the library, or will the librarian give me the evil eye?”
“The maximum permissible noise level in residential areas is 55 decibels.”
“According to school rules, it's not permissible to dye your hair rainbow colors, much to my disappointment.”
“The company policy states that personal phone calls during work hours are permissible only in emergencies.”
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