negotiable

adjective

ni-ˈgō-sh(ē-)ə-bəl How to pronounce negotiable (audio)
Definition of negotiablenext
1
as in navigable
capable of being traveled on some of the national park's roads are not negotiable in winter

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2
as in questionable
open to question or dispute the final judgment is not negotiable

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Recent Examples of negotiable BlackBerry has crafted its software to have high safety standards, a non-negotiable for cars and other moving objects. — Arjun Kharpal,kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 Consistent recovery, through sleep and other restorative activities, is non-negotiable for replenishing leaders capacities. — Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 But Canadian officials contend their independence is non-negotiable. — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 Add some flair The zest of a lemon, finely grated with a Microplane, is non-negotiable in my book. — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for negotiable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negotiable
  1. navigable
  2. questionable
  3. disputable
  4. debatable
  5. moot
Adjective
  • Florsheim’s argument has centered on Wisconsin’s Public Trust Doctrine, which protects public rights in navigable waters and the land beneath them.
    — Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The Sheriff’s Office patrols the Chain, with 6,000 acres and 15 lakes that are interconnected navigable waterways, along with the county portion of the Fox River and 26 miles of the Lake Michigan shoreline.
    — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of navigable
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  • Banks are happy to oblige, issuing loans and credit with high interest rates to low-income individuals with questionable credit ratings, which increases the likelihood of loan defaults and bankruptcies.
    — Eric Khant, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Senior wide receiver Jordan Dwyer remains questionable, while senior edge rusher Zach Chapman was ruled out by head coach Sonny Dykes on Tuesday.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of questionable
Adjective
  • But revenue coming in at double the projections is not disputable and cannot happen if the tax base runs away.
    — Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • However, disputable refereeing decisions, especially in the matches against Italy and Spain, led to allegations that South Korea may have benefited from favorable officiating.
    — Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 June 2026
Definition of disputable
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  • Whether to call these records constitutions is debatable; some are more like treaties; others are more like criminal codes.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Kyle Ross / Imagn Images First there was Bohm doubling back — a debatable decision, certainly, with a strong center fielder and a ball hit toward one of the trickiest parts of Citizens Bank Park.
    — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of debatable
Adjective
  • The document, obtained through a public records request, said two key issues in the dispute between the conference and officials from one of its charter members are moot.
    — Seth Emerson, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Despite the Clippers’ vow to challenge the ruling, the effort appears to be moot, with both the NBA and the players’ union confirming the penalties are final and cannot be appealed by any party.
    — Wayne Sterling, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026
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“Negotiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negotiable. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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