negotiable — able to be discussed and changed before being agreed upon
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to be discussed and changed before being agreed upon
Pronunciation (IPA): /nɪˈɡoʊʃiəbl/
Example Sentences
- My mom said bedtime was non-negotiable, but my puppy eyes proved otherwise.
- The job offer includes many negotiable benefits such as vacation days and work-from-home options.
- His negotiable bond certificate was worth more than his entire comic book collection.
negotiable
ADJECTIVE[/nɪˈɡoʊʃiəbl/]
able to be discussed and changed before being agreed upon
able to be discussed and changed before being agreed upon
Stay sociable when terms are negotiable, results will be appreciable!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'negotiatus', formed from 'neg' (not) and 'otium' (leisure), originally meaning 'business' or 'transaction' (literally 'not leisure'). The term evolved to denote the act of conducting business, trading, or engaging in negotiations.
Breakdown
negotiat- (to negotiate, from Latin negotiatus meaning to transact business) + -able (capable of, able to be), forming 'capable of being negotiated or discussed'.
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📝Examples
“My mom said bedtime was non-negotiable, but my puppy eyes proved otherwise.”
“The job offer includes many negotiable benefits such as vacation days and work-from-home options.”
“His negotiable bond certificate was worth more than his entire comic book collection.”
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