Definitions
- Describing something that is allowed or permitted by law, rules, or regulations. - Referring to actions or behaviors that are acceptable or within the bounds of social norms or moral standards. - Talking about situations or circumstances that are authorized or sanctioned by an authority or governing body.
- Describing something that is permitted or authorized by a set of rules, guidelines, or standards. - Referring to expenses or deductions that are eligible for tax purposes according to the law. - Talking about limits or thresholds that are within an acceptable range or margin of error.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe things that are permitted or authorized.
- 2Both words are used to indicate what is acceptable or within the bounds of rules or standards.
- 3Both words can be used to refer to legal or financial matters.
- 4Both words are often used in formal contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Permissible is more commonly used to describe actions or behaviors, while allowable is more commonly used to describe expenses or deductions.
- 2Scope: Permissible has a broader scope and can refer to a wider range of situations or circumstances, while allowable is more specific and often used in the context of taxes or financial matters.
- 3Authority: Permissible implies that there is an authority or governing body that has granted permission or authorization, while allowable implies that there are rules or guidelines that determine what is eligible or within limits.
- 4Connotation: Permissible has a neutral connotation, while allowable can have a negative connotation when used in the context of limits or thresholds.
Remember this!
Permissible and allowable are synonyms that describe things that are permitted or authorized. However, permissible is more commonly used to describe actions or behaviors that are within the bounds of social norms or moral standards, while allowable is more commonly used to describe expenses or deductions that are eligible for tax purposes. Additionally, permissible has a broader scope and implies the existence of an authority or governing body that has granted permission, while allowable is more specific and implies the existence of rules or guidelines that determine what is eligible or within limits.
