Excusable

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈskjuːzəbəl/

Definitions of excusable

adjective able to be justified or forgiven; pardonable

Example Sentences

A1 Making mistakes in the beginning is excusable.

A2 Forgetting your homework once is excusable, but not repeatedly.

B1 His lateness was excusable due to traffic congestion.

B2 Her lack of preparation for the presentation was not excusable.

C1 In some cases, ignorance may be excusable, but not willful negligence.

C2 The company's failure to meet deadlines was not excusable given their resources.

Examples of excusable in a Sentence

formal Although his behavior was not ideal, it was excusable given the circumstances.

informal I know you're upset, but his lateness is excusable this time.

slang It's totally excusable that you forgot to bring your homework.

figurative Her actions were excusable in the eyes of the law.

Grammatical Forms of excusable

• past tense: excused
• plural: excusables
• comparative: more excusable
• superlative: most excusable
• present tense: excuses
• future tense: will excuse
• perfect tense: have excused
• continuous tense: is excusing
• singular: excusable
• positive degree: excusable
• infinitive: excuse
• gerund: excusing
• participle: excused

Origin and Evolution of excusable

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'excusable' originated from the Latin word 'excusabilis', which is derived from the verb 'excusare' meaning to excuse or apologize.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'excusable' has retained its original meaning of being able to be excused or forgiven, but has also expanded to include being justifiable or understandable in certain circumstances.