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advisable

/ədˈvaɪ.zə.bəl/
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Adverb:advisably
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1

Worthy of being recommended as a prudent, sensible, or advantageous course of action.

Example

"Given the forecast for heavy snow, it is advisable to check road conditions before setting out."

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• Rhymes for advisable

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advice
advil
advisability
advisable
advisably
advise
advisee

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 14th century from the verb 'advise' plus the suffix '-able', originally borrowed via Old French 'aviser' from Vulgar Latin '*advisare' (to consider or view).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Advisable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/advisable
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