Permissible

Pronunciation: /pərˈmɪsəbəl/

Definitions of permissible

adjective allowable or permitted; allowed

Example Sentences

A1 In some cultures, it is not permissible to eat with your left hand.

A2 In this country, it is permissible to park on the street overnight.

B1 It is permissible to bring your own snacks to the movie theater.

B2 In certain situations, it may be permissible to bend the rules.

C1 The rules are clear and it is not permissible to make any exceptions.

C2 In this society, it is generally permissible to express your opinions freely.

Examples of permissible in a Sentence

formal It is only permissible to enter the building with a valid ID card.

informal You can't go in without showing your ID, it's not allowed.

slang You gotta have your ID to get in, no exceptions.

figurative In this game, bending the rules is not permissible if you want to win.

Grammatical Forms of permissible

• past tense: permitted
• plural: permissibles
• comparative: more permissible
• superlative: most permissible
• present tense: permit
• future tense: will permit
• perfect tense: have permitted
• continuous tense: is permitting
• singular: permissible
• positive degree: permissible
• infinitive: to permit
• gerund: permitting
• participle: permitted

Origin and Evolution of permissible

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'permissible' originated from the Latin word 'permissibilis', which is derived from the verb 'permittere' meaning 'to allow'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'permissible' has retained its original meaning of being allowed or permitted, but its usage has expanded to cover a wider range of contexts and situations.