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advisability

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English

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Etymology

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    From advisable + -ity.

    Pronunciation

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    • (US) IPA(key): /ædˌvaɪz.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/
    • Audio (US):(file)

    Noun

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    advisability (usually uncountable, plural advisabilities)

    1. (uncountable) The quality of being advisable or prudent.
      Synonym: advisableness
      • 1929, Robert Dean Frisbee, The Book of Puka-Puka, Eland, published 2019, page 36f:
        Viggo assumed a cheery offhand manner, but I could see that he was worried, doubtful as to the advisability of leaving me here alone.
    2. (countable) An instance of advisability; a consideration in determining overall advisability.

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