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/
Korean meaning: 허용되는, 용인되는
Korean pronunciation: 퍼-미-서-블 (강세: 미)
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.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'permittere'(통과시키다, 허용하다)에서 유래했습니다. 'per'(통해서)와 'mittere'(보내다)가 결합되어 '통과해서 보내주다'라는 뜻으로, 허용의 개념이 담겨있습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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