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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 Questioning the horrific importance of World War II has never been negotiable. — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Sep. 2026 In this current climate, understanding Asia and the Middle East is non-negotiable for auction houses. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 If seeing the balloons is non-negotiable, give yourself several mornings in Cappadocia rather than arriving for a single night. — Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026 Another non-negotiable for travel shoes is their versatility, and these shoes definitely work for a variety of occasions. — Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 31 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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  • Deablo a late add to game status Falcons linebacker Divine Deablo has been listed as questionable because of an illness, according to the team.
    — AJC.com, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The Dolphins did not elevate long snapper Cal Adomitis, meaning that Tucker Addington -- who was listed as questionable with a shoulder injury -- should be able to play Sunday.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 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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  • Still admittedly a debatable pick; shaky taking Titans against anybody.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Hynes then made some debatable decisions in the second round, including starting Filip Gustavsson in Game 2.
    — Michael Russo, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of debatable
Adjective
  • However, Chapman noted that questions over bidding were moot because the bills were paid.
    — Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • He was hit during the game and so that psychological obstacle is now moot.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of moot

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“Negotiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negotiable. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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