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omissible

omissible

7.3
Able to be left out without causing harm
  • adjective
  • /əˈmɪsəbl/
  • Formal
translation icon : omisible
  • The author argued that several details were omissible without altering the main message.

Examples

  • Participation in the meeting is omissible for those not directly involved.

  • The extra details are omissible in the report.

  • Certain sections of the form are omissible if they do not apply to you.

  • This section is omissible if time is short.

  • Many details in the report are omissible, allowing for a more concise presentation.

  • The instructions include several omissible steps to simplify the process.

  • For clarity, you can focus on the main points, as the omissible information is not essential.

Synonyms

immaterial
vsomissible
19 7.2

Not important or relevant to a situation

is specifically about safe omission without loss or damage
missable
vsomissible
1 5.8

Not important and easy not to notice

is about being safely left out even if noticed
skippable
vsomissible
  • Informal
4.0

Can be left out without missing anything important

is about being safely left out without causing harm or loss
unmomentous
vsomissible
6.8

Not important and having little effect on events

relates to being safely left out but stresses lack of consequence

Antonyms

50 2.4

Things you need for a purpose, like food or water

1 3.5

A thing people must do or have because of rules

How Dispensable

optional
99 3.3
expendable
46 6.7
dispensable
4 6.1
omissible
  • Formal
7.3
indispensable
48 4.6

Surface Forms

omissible positive

Morphology

omissible = omit (transparent) = omit + ible

The word 'omissible' is transparently derived from 'omit' with the suffix '-ible', indicating capability.

Etymology

The word omissible comes from the common verb omit, which means 'leave out', plus the ending -ible, meaning 'able'. So, omissible literally means 'able to be left out', which is why it describes something that can be left out without harm.