permissible

adjective
UK: /pəˈmɪs.ə.bəl/
US: /pɚˈmɪs.ə.bəl/

  1. If something is permissible, it is allowed or permitted.

    1. Parking here is permissible after 6 PM.
    2. Is it permissible to bring pets into the library during opening hours?

  2. Something that is permissible conforms to the rules of a particular game or activity.

    1. The referee determined that the move was permissible.
    2. According to company policy, this type of behavior is not permissible under any circumstances.

Synonyms

allowable admissible legitimate lawful

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "permissible" in English means: If something is permissible, it is allowed or permitted., Something that is permissible conforms to the rules of a particular game or activity..

The phonetic transcription of "permissible" is /pəˈmɪs.ə.bəl/ in British English and /pɚˈmɪs.ə.bəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "permissible": allowable, admissible, legitimate, lawful.

Example usage of "permissible": "Parking here is permissible after 6 PM.". More examples on the page.