allowable Meaning & Definition
What Does Allowable Mean?
Allowable is an adjective that means Appropriate; acceptable. It can also mean Intellectually admissible; valid; probable. As a noun, it means A permitted amount or activity. As a noun, it means Permitted amount or activity.
Allowable in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //əˈlaʊ.əbəl// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | permitted, permissible and deductible |
| Plural | allowables |
| Comparative / superlative | more allowable, most allowable |
Allowable Definition (Adjective)
- Appropriate; acceptable.
- Intellectually admissible; valid; probable.
- Able to be added or deducted in consideration of something.
- Permissible; tolerable; legitimate.
- Praiseworthy.
Allowable as a Noun
- A permitted amount or activity.
Noun
- Permitted amount or activity.
Adjective
- Appropriate; satisfactory; acceptable.
Synonyms of Allowable
Allowable synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Allowable
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Allowable in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
allowable (comparative more allowable, superlative most allowable)
allowable (plural allowables)
Words That Rhyme With Allowable
Origin of Allowable
From Middle English allowable, alowable, a borrowing from Old French alouable (Modern French allouable), from allouer, equivalent to allow + -able.
How Do You Say Allowable?
The standard pronunciation of allowable is //əˈlaʊ.əbəl//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Allowable
Is allowable an adjective or a noun?
Allowable is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for allowable?
Words with a similar meaning to allowable include permitted, permissible and deductible. See the full list of allowable synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of allowable?
The plural of allowable is allowables.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of allowable?
The comparative form is more allowable and the superlative form is most allowable.