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al·low·a·ble
 allowable
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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition: |
capable of being allowed; permissible.
Only service dogs are allowable in New York restaurants.A certain amount of rowdy behavior is allowable, but causing injury to others or damage to property is never tolerated.- antonyms:
- forbidden
- similar words:
- admissible, permissible
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| related words: |
accepted, adequate, alternative, lawful, rightful |
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| derivation: |
allowably (adv.) |
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