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negotiable

negotiable

23 4.2
Can be discussed and changed by agreement between people
  • adjective
  • /nɪˈɡoʊʃəbl/
translation icon : negociable
  • Any business that thinks a contract isn't negotiable or able to be changed is in the wrong.
  • often negotiable
  • less negotiable

So nothing is worth me making that a negotiable thing, ever.

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Examples

  • For the project budget, we need to determine which expenses are negotiable before finalizing our proposal.

  • And so anything has been negotiable for me in a weird way over my life.

  • Four hours ago, you said that everything was negotiable.

  • - Well the terms are always negotiable.

  • Price is negotiable but I will delete your e-mail if you are not serious.

  • Prices are negotiable, and tourists can pay considerably less if they are willing and able to bargain.

    Academic text (2000)
  • Taxis and tuk-tuks are privately run, and the fares are negotiable depending on distance and traffic.

    Academic text (1995)
  • In a business negotiation, it is important to ensure that all terms are negotiable to reach a mutual agreement.

  • When buying a car, ask the dealer if the price is negotiable to see if you can get a better deal.

Synonyms

on the table
vsnegotiable
205 3.5

Available for discussion or decision later

is the adjective form with the same meaning used to describe things

Antonyms

1.0

Last and cannot be changed or reversed

Fixed and not open to discussion or change

Compounds

negotiable instrument
  • Specialized
1 8.0

A written paper that promises payment of a certain amount to a named person or the holder when due

How Negotiable

flexible
155 3.4
negotiable
23 4.2

Surface Forms

negotiable positive

Morphology

negotiable = negotiate (transparent) = negotiate + able

The meaning is directly derived from 'negotiate' with the suffix '-able', indicating capability or possibility.

Etymology

Negotiable comes from the Latin negotium 'business' and the verb negotiare 'to do business', the same root as negotiate. So if something is negotiable it can be talked about and changed, like the terms in a business deal.