impermissibility
|im-per-mis-si-bil-i-ty|
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/ˌɪmpərˌmɪsəˈbɪləti/
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/ˌɪmpəˌmɪsəˈbɪləti/
not allowed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'impermissibility' originates from the Latin word 'permissibilis,' where 'per-' meant 'through' and 'mittere' meant 'to send.'
Historical Evolution
'permissibilis' transformed into the Old French word 'permissible,' and eventually became the modern English word 'permissible,' with 'im-' added to denote negation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'capable of being allowed,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not allowed or not permitted.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being not allowed or not permitted.
The impermissibility of the action was clear under the new regulations.
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Last updated: 2025/04/24 07:38