How do you use the word "deductible" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "deductible": You are covered with a $300 deductible. All contributions are tax deductible.

Deductible Meaning

[dɪˈdʌktəbəɫ]

Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

adjEligible to be deducted.

nounAn amount of expenses that must be paid out of pocket before an insurer will pay further expenses.

Sentence Examples

You are covered with a $300 deductible.

All contributions are tax deductible.

The furnishing of his work room was tax deductible.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

allowable

Antonyms:

None

CEFR Practice Quiz

The insurance policy requires a $500 ____ before it pays any claims.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

You are covered with a $300 ____.

Word Origin & History

Etymology tree English deduct Proto-Indo-European *-tḗr Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlom Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlis Proto-Italic *-ðlis Latin -bilis Latin -ibilis Old French -ibleder. Middle English -ible English -ible English deductible From deduct + -ible.

Literary Quotations & Historical Citations

"(Normally forgiven debt is taxable and only business expenses paid for with company income are deductible.)" — 2021 February 23, Jeanne Sahadi, “So you got a PPP loan? Here’s what that means for your state taxes”, in CNN Business:

"In a tweet, [Donald Trump] said that the deductibles are in many cases way over $7,000, which makes the coverage worthless or unusable. […] Family bronze plans have an average deductible of just under $12,200 and an average out-of-pocket maximum of nearly $14,000." — 2019 April 1, Tami Luhby, “Fact Check: Are Obamacare’s deductibles more than $7,000?”, in CNN:

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