allowableness
|al-low-a-ble-ness|
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/əˈlaʊəblnəs/
(allowable)
not permitted
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allowable' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'allowable', where 'allow' meant 'to permit' and '-able' indicated capability.
Historical Evolution
'allowable' changed from the Middle English word 'allowable' and eventually became the modern English word 'allowable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'capable of being allowed', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being allowable.
The allowableness of the action was questioned by the committee.
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Last updated: 2025/06/29 20:06