adj Uncommon

negotiable

nih-GOH-shuh-buhl

Negotiable (adj) means Open to discussion or change; not fixed. Example: “The starting salary is negotiable depending on experience.”

adj

Open to discussion or change; not fixed.

"The starting salary is negotiable depending on experience."

"Everything on the contract is negotiable except the deadline."

Able to be legally transferred to someone else, as with a cheque or bond.

"The bank issued a negotiable certificate of deposit."

How to use negotiable

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAble to be changed through discussion, or (for financial documents) able to be passed to another owner.

Common pairings

negotiable salary non-negotiable negotiable terms

Word forms

more negotiable comparative, negotiables plural, most negotiable superlative

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Antonyms

non-negotiable

Rhymes for negotiable

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Frequently asked questions

What does “negotiable” mean?

The word “negotiable” means open to discussion or change; not fixed. In plain terms, able to be changed through discussion, or (for financial documents) able to be passed to another owner.

How do you pronounce “negotiable”?

“Negotiable” is pronounced nih-GOH-shuh-buhl (/nɪˈɡoʊʃəbəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “negotiable” in a sentence?

Here is “negotiable” used in a sentence: “The starting salary is negotiable depending on experience.”

What is the opposite of “negotiable”?

The opposite of “negotiable” — its antonyms — is non-negotiable.

What part of speech is “negotiable”?

“Negotiable” is an adjective.

Is “negotiable” a common word?

“Negotiable” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “negotiable” have?

“Negotiable” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: open to discussion or change; not fixed.