permissible

adjective (permissible)

«permissible» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(formal) Permissible means allowed by the rules or by law. tree →
(formal) Permissible means acceptable. tree →

In the lessons

A stiff exam and official word: «Calculators are permissible» means you may use them. In safety and science, the «maximum permissible weight» is the largest allowed. Everyday speech says «allowed» or «OK».

Examples

(formal) Calculators are permissible in this exam. tree →
Is it permissible to bring a drink into the library? tree →
The maximum permissible load is 500 kg. tree →
Talking is not permissible during the test. tree →
(formal) It is permissible to round your answer to one decimal place. tree →
Dogs are permissible on the beach after six. tree →

Note

Formal; related to «permit» and «permission». Opposite: impermissible, not allowed. In maths, a permissible maximum is a limit: the amount must be less than or equal to it.

On Mova

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