advisability en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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- /ædˌvaɪz.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ (US)
Etymology
Etymology tree English advisable Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-ts Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ts Latin -itāsder. Old French -itebor. Middle English -ite English -ity English advisability From advisable + -ity.
Meanings
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(uncountable, usually) The quality of being advisable or prudent.
Viggo assumed a cheery offhand manner, but I could see that he was worried, doubtful as to the advisability of leaving me here alone.
1929, Robert Dean Frisbee, The Book of Puka-Puka, Eland, published 2019, page 36f:
- (countable, usually) An instance of advisability; a consideration in determining overall advisability.
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| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| advisabilities | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (3)
pt aconselhabilidade (the quality of being prudent) · es conveniencia (the quality of being prudent) · pt recomendabilidade (the quality of being prudent)