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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishWorth doing; a good idea, often based on caution or common sense.
Common pairings
it is advisable to
advisable course of action
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more advisable
- Superlative
- most advisable
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Etymology
From advise plus the ending -able.
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Rhymes for advisable
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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.
