non-allowable
|non-al-low-a-ble|
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/nɒn əˈlaʊəbl/
(allowable)
not permitted
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-allowable' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'allowable' from Middle English 'allowen', which meant 'to approve or permit'.
Historical Evolution
'allowen' transformed into the modern English word 'allowable', and with the addition of the prefix 'non-', it became 'non-allowable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'allowable' meant 'permitted', and with the prefix 'non-', it evolved to mean 'not permitted'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not permitted or acceptable according to a set of rules or standards.
The use of non-allowable substances in the competition will lead to disqualification.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45