Advisability Meaning
/ædˌvaɪz.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe quality of being advisable or prudent.
nounAn instance of advisability; a consideration in determining overall advisability.
Sentence Examples
The advisability of the plan was questioned.
Advisability is a key consideration.
They debated the advisability of starting a new business during a recession.
CEFR Practice Quiz
We debated the ____ of investing in such a risky startup company.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The board questioned the ____ of the proposed expansion plan.
Word Origin & History
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.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"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:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
We debated the ____ of investing in such a risky startup company.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The board questioned the ____ of the proposed expansion plan.