1
: able to be discussed and changed before an agreement or decision is made
The terms of the contract are negotiable.
The price was not negotiable.
2
: able to be successfully traveled over
a rough but negotiable road
3
finance
: able to be passed from one person to another in return for something of equal value
negotiable bonds/securities
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“Negotiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/negotiable. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.
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