What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
deferrable
Example
The meeting is deferrable until next week. [deferrable: adjective]
Example
The project deadline is deferrable if necessary. [deferrable: adjective]
postponable
Example
The concert is postponable due to the weather. [postponable: adjective]
Example
The party is postponable until next month. [postponable: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Postponable is more commonly used than deferrable in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between deferrable and postponable?
Deferrable is more formal than postponable and is often used in financial or legal contexts.
