unallowable
|un-al-low-a-ble|
C1
/ˌʌnəˈlaʊəbl/
(allow)
permission
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unallowable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'allowable', which comes from the Old French 'alouer', meaning 'to approve'.
Historical Evolution
'allowable' changed from the Old French word 'alouer' and eventually became the modern English word 'allowable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not approved or permitted', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not permissible or acceptable.
The use of unallowable expenses in the report led to an audit.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41