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excusable Synonyms & Antonyms

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Excusable as an Adjective

1

Possible to excuse; worthy of being excused.

excusable reason

2

Describing an illegal act that was committed involuntarily, for example under false information or because of a faulty device. Distinguished from justifiable, describing an illegal act that was intentional but justified for other reasons.

3

Possible to excuse

Antonyms & near antonyms

Excusable in a Sentence

excusable reason

Word Forms & Grammar

excusable (comparative more excusable, superlative most excusable)

Words That Rhyme With Excusable

Origin of Excusable

From Old French escusable, from Latin excusabilis.

Word Facts for Excusable

Part of speechadjective
MeaningPossible to excuse; worthy of being excused
Antonymsinexcusable
Comparative / superlativemore excusable, most excusable

Frequently Asked Questions About Excusable

What part of speech is excusable?

Excusable is an adjective.

What is the opposite of excusable?

The opposite of excusable is inexcusable.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of excusable?

The comparative form is more excusable and the superlative form is most excusable.