adj
Uncommon
permissible
puh-MIH-sihbl
Permissible (adj) means Allowed by rules, law, or custom. Example: “A small amount of overtime is permissible under the contract.”
adj
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Allowed by rules, law, or custom.
"A small amount of overtime is permissible under the contract."
How to use permissible
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAllowed — within what the rules or law permit.
Common mistake
Permissible means "allowed"; permissive describes a person or approach that allows a lot of freedom (e.g. "permissive parenting").
Easily confused with
Common pairings
permissible limit
legally permissible
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Word forms
- Plural
- permissibles
- Comparative
- more permissible
- Superlative
- most permissible
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Etymology
From Old French permissible, ultimately from Latin permittere ("to allow").
Synonyms
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impermissible
inacceptable
insufferable
insupportable
intolerable
nonacceptable
nonadmissible
nonallowable
Related words
Rhymes for permissible
See all rhymes for permissible →Frequently asked questions
What does “permissible” mean?
The word “permissible” means allowed by rules, law, or custom. In plain terms, allowed — within what the rules or law permit.
How do you pronounce “permissible”?
“Permissible” is pronounced puh-MIH-sihbl (/pɚˈmɪsɪbl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “permissible” in a sentence?
Here is “permissible” used in a sentence: “A small amount of overtime is permissible under the contract.”
What is another word for “permissible”?
Words with a similar meaning to “permissible” include abideable, acceptable, admissible, allowable, sufferable and supportable.
What is the opposite of “permissible”?
The opposite of “permissible” — its antonyms — are impermissible, inacceptable, insufferable, insupportable and intolerable.
What part of speech is “permissible”?
“Permissible” is an adjective.
Where does the word “permissible” come from?
The word “permissible” comes from Latin. From Old French permissible, ultimately from Latin permittere ("to allow").
Is “permissible” a common word?
“Permissible” is an uncommon word in modern English.
