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单词 negotiable
释义

negotiable

adjective

ne·​go·​tia·​ble ni-ˈgō-sh(ē-)ə-bəl How to pronounce negotiable (audio)
: capable of being negotiated: such as
a
: transferable from one person to another by being delivered with or without endorsement (see endorse sense 1d) so that the title passes to the transferee (see transferee sense 1)
negotiable securities
b
: capable of being traversed, dealt with, or accomplished
a difficult but negotiable road
some kind of agreement was negotiable
c
: open to discussion or dispute
The terms of the contract are negotiable.
The price was not negotiable.
negotiability
ni-ˌgō-sh(ē-)ə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce negotiable (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • navigable
  • passable
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Example Sentences

The terms of the contract are negotiable. The price was not negotiable. a rough but negotiable road
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Word History

Etymology

negoti(ate) + -able, perhaps after French négociable

First Known Use

1758, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

negotiable

adjective

ne·​go·​tia·​ble ni-ˈgō-shə-bəl How to pronounce negotiable (audio)
1
: able to be discussed in order to reach an agreement
a negotiable price
2
: able to be successfully dealt with or traveled over
negotiable roads

Legal Definition

negotiable

adjective

ne·​go·​tia·​ble ni-ˈgō-shə-bəl How to pronounce negotiable (audio)
: capable of being negotiated
especially : transferable from one party to another by delivery with or without endorsement so that title passes to the transferee
negotiable securities
a negotiable certificate of deposit
see also negotiable instrument

negotiable

adjective

1
as in navigable
capable of being traveled on some of the national park's roads are not negotiable in winter

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • navigable
  • cleared
  • passable
  • clear
  • unobstructed
  • free
  • open
  • unclosed
  • unstopped
  • unclogged

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • impassable
  • impassible
  • stopped (up)
  • unnegotiable
  • closed
  • blocked
  • congested
  • choked
  • obstructed
  • unpassable
  • clogged
  • dammed
  • plugged (up)
  • stuffed
  • jammed
  • blockaded
  • barricaded
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2
as in disputable
open to question or dispute the final judgment is not negotiable

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • disputable
  • questionable
  • debatable
  • moot
  • arguable
  • doubtful
  • disputed
  • ambiguous
  • controvertible
  • issuable
  • controversial
  • problematic
  • uncertain
  • debated
  • problematical
  • speculative
  • refutable
  • doubtable
  • contradictable
  • iffy
  • hypothetical
  • theoretical
  • shaky
  • inconclusive
  • dubious
  • indecisive
  • equivocal
  • academic
  • theoretic
  • academical

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • sure
  • unquestionable
  • indisputable
  • certain
  • incontestable
  • settled
  • undebatable
  • positive
  • unanswerable
  • undeniable
  • unchallengeable
  • unarguable
  • accomplished
  • irrefragable
  • incontrovertible
  • definite
  • indubitable
  • irrefutable
  • inarguable
  • unambiguous
  • unequivocal
  • questionless
  • clear
  • decisive
  • conclusive
  • absolute
  • undisputed
  • uncontested
  • hands-down
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