permissible

adjective

per·​mis·​si·​ble pər-ˈmi-sə-bəl 

: that may be permitted : allowable

permissibility

pər-ˌmi-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

permissibleness

pər-ˈmi-sə-bəl-nəs 

noun

permissibly

pər-ˈmi-sə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms of permissible

• allowable
• acceptable
• permitted

Examples of permissible in a Sentence

deployment overseas would be regarded as a permissible reason for late filing by members of the military

Recent Examples on the Web

More than 8 in 10 consumers say occasional candy is permissible as part of a balanced lifestyle, per the NCA’s 2026 State of Treating report. —Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026

But 62% of consumers now believe better-for-you confectionery exists, up from prior years, and more than 8 in 10 say occasional candy is permissible as part of a balanced lifestyle, per NCA’s 2026 State of Treating report. —Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026

This distinction suggests that permissible residence status should be a determining factor in citizenship eligibility. —Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026

The sheriff stood firm on her decision to continue the limited cooperation with immigration authorities permissible under state law. —Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Medieval Latin permissibilis, from Latin permissus, past participle of permittere

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for permissible

• miscible
• risible
• admissible
• immiscible
• transmissible
• impermissible
• inadmissible
• indivisible
• inexplicable

Kids Definition

permissible

adjective

per·​mis·​si·​ble pər-ˈmis-ə-bəl 

: that may be permitted : allowable

permissibility

-ˌmis-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun

permissibleness

-ˈmis-ə-bəl-nəs 

noun

permissibly

-blē 

adverb