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advisable
adjective ad·vis·able \əd-ˈvī-zə-bəl\
: wise, sensible, or reasonable
Full Definition of ADVISABLE
— ad·vis·abil·i·ty \-ˌvī-zə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— ad·vis·able·ness \-ˈvī-zə-bəl-nəs\ noun
— ad·vis·ably \-blē\ adverb
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First Known Use of ADVISABLE
1582
Related to ADVISABLE
- Antonyms
- impolitic, imprudent, inadvisable, inexpedient, injudicious, unwise
Synonym Discussion of ADVISABLE
expedient, politic, advisable mean dictated by practical or prudent motives. expedient usually implies what is immediately advantageous without regard for ethics or consistent principles <a politically expedient decision>. politic stresses judiciousness and tactical value but usually implies some lack of candor or sincerity <a politic show of interest>. advisable applies to what is practical, prudent, or advantageous but lacks the derogatory implication of expedient and politic <sometimes it's advisable to say nothing>.
ADVISABLY Defined for Kids
advisable
adjective ad·vis·able \əd-ˈvī-zə-bəl\
Definition of ADVISABLE for Kids
: reasonable or wise to do <It is not advisable to look directly at the sun.>
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