permissible
adjectiveHow many syllables in permissible?
There are 4 syllables in the word permissible.How to pronounce permissible:
Definition of permissible:
- permissible (adjective):
- permitted or allowable
- that may be permitted allowable
- that may be permitted especially as according to rule.
Synonyms for permissible:
acceptable
admissible
all right
allowable
authorized
kosher
lawful
legal
legit
legitimate
licit
mandatory
o.k. or okay
okay
permitted
proper
sanctioned
Antonyms for permissible:
abnormal
against the law
annulled
arbitrary
back-alley
banned
barred
bent
black-market
bootleg
canceled
cancelled
capricious
closed
contraband
contracted
counterfeit
criminal
crooked
debarred
deceptive
denied
dirty
disallowed
dishonest
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