advisability

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Etymology[edit]

advisable +‎ -ity

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  • (US) IPA(key): /ædˌvaɪz.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/
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Noun[edit]

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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