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advisable

advisable

23 3.9
Sensible to do in the situation
  • adjective
  • /ədˈvaɪzəbl/
translation icon : aconsejable
  • It is advisable to consult a doctor if your symptoms persist.
  • also advisable
  • seems advisable
  • always advisable

But for most people, that's not an advisable course of action.

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Examples

  • Before establishing the groups, it is advisable to set behavioral and procedural rules and expectations.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Do you think it's advisable... to schedule campaign stops with industry leaders... when you have such a low opinion of their product?

  • There was nothing advisable about this.

  • You may also find it advisable to introduce other musical factors.

    Academic text (1992)
  • However, it is advisable not to use notation when teaching students.

    Academic text (2015)
  • But for most people, that's not an advisable course of action.

  • Therefore, it is advisable to avoid strenuous exercise within 6 hours of going to bed.

    Academic text (1997)
  • It is advisable to apply one tablespoon of oil or lotion.

  • However, it is advisable to have a small adjustable wrench or a 7/16" end wrench available.

    Academic text (1993)
  • When the intruders attacked Lytol, Ker, and Miskin, it seemed advisable to initiate this defensive measure.

    Fiction book (1991)

Synonyms

appropriate
vsadvisable
962 3.5

Right for a particular situation, person, or purpose

is chosen because it is sensible and fitting for the circumstances
suitable
vsadvisable
172 1.8

Right for a certain purpose, person, or situation

is more about being a sensible choice to do in those circumstances
recommendable
vsadvisable
1 4.5

People can suggest it to others because it is good

is chosen because it is sensible and prudent in the situation

Antonyms

3 5.5

Not a good idea because it may cause problems

How Advisable

wise
758 2.1
prudent
94 6.2
advisable
23 3.9
questionable
176 3.9
inadvisable
3 5.5

Surface Forms

advisable positive

Morphology

advisable = advise (transparent) = advise + able

Formed by adding the productive adjective-forming suffix '-able' to the verb 'advise', yielding a meaning that is directly derivable as 'sensible or recommended'.

Etymology

The word advisable comes from the familiar verb advise plus the ending -able, where -able means 'able to be'. If people would give you advice to do something, it is 'advisable', so it is sensible and recommended.