negotiable

Pronunciation: /nɪˈɡoʊʃəbəl/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective capable of being passed or negotiated
  2. adjective able to be negotiated or arranged by compromise
  3. adjective legally transferable to the ownership of another

Etymology

From negotiate + -able.

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