Permissible
/pərˈmɪsəbəl/
Definitions
Allowed, or allowable; that can be permitted; not forbidden; lawful.
/pərˈmɪsəbəl/
Allowed; not forbidden
The rules state that overnight parking is only permissible in designated areas.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're at a friend's house, and their parents say you're allowed to have cookies. That means eating cookies is permissible! It's okay, and you're not breaking any rules.
👶 For kids: If something is permissible, it means it's okay to do it. Like if your mom says it's permissible to eat one cookie.
More Examples
Under the new regulations, certain types of outdoor gatherings are permissible.
The judge ruled that the evidence was permissible in court.
How It's Used
"The law outlines what actions are permissible and what are not."
"From an ethical standpoint, the action was considered permissible."
"The teacher said that whispering during the test was not permissible."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From Middle English *permissive*, from Late Latin *permissibilis*, from Latin *permissus*, past participle of *permittō* (“allow, permit”).
The word has been in use since the late 15th century, evolving from its Latin root to describe actions and behaviors that were not prohibited.
Memory tip
Think of 'permit' - if something can be permitted, it is permissible.
Word Origin
"to allow, to let pass"