permissible Definition
allowed or permitted; allowable.
Using permissible: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "permissible" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Smoking is not permissible in this area.
Example
The use of cellphones is permissible during the break.
Example
Only permissible items are allowed inside the premises.
permissible Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for permissible
Antonyms for permissible
- forbidden
- unacceptable
- prohibited
Phrases with permissible
allowed by law
Example
The company's actions were found to be legally permissible.
allowed by moral principles
Example
Some people believe that euthanasia is morally permissible.
allowed by social norms and expectations
Example
In some cultures, it is not socially permissible for women to wear revealing clothing.
Origins of permissible
from Old French 'permissable', from Latin 'permissus', past participle of 'permittere', meaning 'allow'
Summary: permissible in Brief
'Permissible' [pərˈmɪsəbl] means allowed or permitted. It is often used in legal, moral, and social contexts, such as 'legally permissible,' 'morally permissible,' and 'socially permissible.' Examples include 'Smoking is not permissible in this area.' and 'Only permissible items are allowed inside the premises.' Synonyms include 'allowable' and 'acceptable.'
