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per·mis·si·ble
 permissible
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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition: |
permitted; allowable.
Having a cat in the apartment is permissible, but dogs are not allowed.Preventing other students from attending to the teacher is not permissible behavior.- synonyms:
- allowable, allowed, permitted, sanctioned
- antonyms:
- forbidden, impermissible, prohibited
- similar words:
- acceptable, admissible, all right, lawful, legal, licit, OK, venial
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alternative, rightful |
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| derivation: |
permissibly (adv.) |
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