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ENGLISH · A WORD WITH POSSIBILITIES

permissible.

permitted.

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/pɚˈmɪsɪbl̩/General-American/pəˈmɪsɪbl̩/Received-Pronunciation
  1. permitted.

  2. permissive

    uncommon
Where this word comes from

From Middle English permyssyble, from Old French permissible, from Medieval Latin permissibilis.

noun/pɚˈmɪsɪbl̩/General-American/pəˈmɪsɪbl̩/Received-Pronunciation
  1. Any tool or device permitted for use in potentially explosive mine environments.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English permyssyble, from Old French permissible, from Medieval Latin permissibilis.

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