adj
Uncommon
deductible
dih-DUHK-tuh-buh
Deductible (adj) means Able to be subtracted, especially from taxable income. Example: “Charitable donations are often tax-deductible.”
adj
1
Able to be subtracted, especially from taxable income.
"Charitable donations are often tax-deductible."
noun
1
The amount a policyholder must pay out of pocket before an insurance company covers the rest.
"Her car insurance has a $500 deductible for accident claims."
How to use deductible
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "can be subtracted from tax" or, in insurance, the upfront amount you personally pay before coverage kicks in.
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Common pairings
tax-deductible
pay the deductible
high deductible plan
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Word forms
- Plural
- deductibles
- Comparative
- more deductible
- Superlative
- most deductible
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Charitable donations are often tax-_____.
Etymology
Built from deduct + -ible.
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Rhymes for deductible
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What does “deductible” mean?
The word “deductible” means able to be subtracted, especially from taxable income. In plain terms, either "can be subtracted from tax" or, in insurance, the upfront amount you personally pay before coverage kicks in.
How do you pronounce “deductible”?
“Deductible” is pronounced dih-DUHK-tuh-buh ([dɪˈdʌktəbəɫ] in IPA).
How do you use “deductible” in a sentence?
Here is “deductible” used in a sentence: “Charitable donations are often tax-deductible.”
What is the opposite of “deductible”?
The opposite of “deductible” — its antonyms — is nondeductible.
What part of speech is “deductible”?
Depending on how it is used, “deductible” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “deductible” a common word?
“Deductible” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “deductible” have?
“Deductible” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: able to be subtracted, especially from taxable income.
