adj
excusable
Excusable (adj) means Able to be forgiven or overlooked.
adj
1
Able to be forgiven or overlooked.
2
(law) Describing a wrongful act done without meaning to, for example because of false information or faulty equipment, rather than a deliberate act done for good reason.
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Etymology
It comes from Old French escusable, from Latin excusabilis.
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What is the meaning of excusable?
"excusable" (adj) means able to be forgiven or overlooked.
What is another word for excusable?
Other words for "excusable" include venial, forgivable.
What is the opposite of excusable?
The opposite of "excusable" is inexcusable.
What are the different meanings of excusable?
"excusable" has 2 main meanings: 1. Able to be forgiven or overlooked; 2. (law) Describing a wrongful act done without meaning to, for example because of false information or faulty equipment, rather than a deliberate act done for good reason.