Permitted

Pronunciation: /pərˈmɪt̬ɪd/

Definitions of permitted

verb to allow or give permission for something to happen

Example Sentences

A1 Children are not permitted to enter the playground without adult supervision.

A2 Visitors are permitted to take photographs inside the museum, but without flash photography.

B1 Employees are permitted to work from home on Fridays, as long as they complete their tasks.

B2 The use of cell phones is not permitted during meetings to avoid distractions.

C1 Only authorized personnel are permitted to access the secure server room.

C2 The company's policy strictly prohibits the use of personal devices on company premises, unless permitted by management.

Examples of permitted in a Sentence

formal Only authorized personnel are permitted to enter the restricted area.

informal You can only come in if you're allowed.

slang No way, you ain't getting in unless you're given the green light.

figurative Her strict diet only permitted her to indulge in dessert once a week.

Grammatical Forms of permitted

• past tense: permitted
• plural: permitted
• present tense: permit
• future tense: will permit
• perfect tense: has permitted
• continuous tense: is permitting
• singular: permits
• positive degree: permitted
• infinitive: to permit
• gerund: permitting
• participle: permitted

Origin and Evolution of permitted

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'permitted' originated from the Latin word 'permittere', which means to allow or to let pass.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'permitted' has retained its original meaning of allowing something to happen or be done, but it has also evolved to encompass a wider range of contexts and nuances in modern language.