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advanceable

advanceable

6.1
Able to be moved to an earlier time or date
  • adjective
  • /ədˈvænsəbl/
: movible
  • The advanceable deadline allows students to submit their projects earlier than required.

Examples

  • The advanceable features of the software allow users to schedule updates for later dates.

  • The tax credits will be refundable and advanceable.

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  • Provide refundable and advanceable premium credits to eligible individuals and families with incomes between 133% and 400% FPL to purchase insurance through the Exchanges.

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  • Provide refundable and advanceable premium credits to individuals and families with incomes between 133-400% FPL in 2013, and including individuals and families with incomes between 100-133% FPL in 2014, to purchase insurance through the health insurance exchanges.

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  • Her advanceable skills in coding enabled her to take on more complex tasks at work.

Antonyms

47 2.9

Not moving and staying in one place

Surface Forms

advanceable positive

Morphology

advanceable = advance (transparent) = advance + able

The meaning is directly derived from the verb 'advance' with the suffix '-able' indicating capability.

Etymology

Advanceable comes from the verb advance meaning 'move forward' and the ending -able meaning 'can be'. So, something advanceable can be moved forward in time or position, like a meeting date that can be brought earlier.