advisability
noun
Simple meaning
The quality of being smart or wise to do something.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
advyzuhbilihteeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ædvaɪzəˈbɪlɪti
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
The quality of being advisable
“They questioned the advisability of our policy.”
countable
An instance of advisability; a consideration in determining overall advisability.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: The quality of being advisable
Used this way, advisability is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“They questioned the advisability of our policy.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Usage note
It most often appears in the pattern “advisability of …”, which is worth copying when you use it.
Natural pattern: advisability of …
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- “They questioned the advisability of our policy.”noun
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