adj Uncommon

advisable

Advisable (adj) means Sensible or wise to do; recommended. Example: “It's advisable to back up your files before updating the software.”

adj

Sensible or wise to do; recommended.

"It's advisable to back up your files before updating the software."

"Given the storm warning, it's not advisable to travel tonight."

How to use advisable

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWorth doing; a good idea, often based on caution or common sense.

Common pairings

it is advisable to advisable course of action

more advisable comparative, most advisable superlative

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It's _____ to back up your files before updating the software.

From advise plus the ending -able.

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What does “advisable” mean?

The word “advisable” means sensible or wise to do; recommended. In plain terms, worth doing; a good idea, often based on caution or common sense.

How do you use “advisable” in a sentence?

Here is “advisable” used in a sentence: “It's advisable to back up your files before updating the software.”

What part of speech is “advisable”?

“Advisable” is an adjective.

Is “advisable” a common word?

“Advisable” is an uncommon word in modern English.