B2 verb ニュートラル

allowable

/əˈlaʊ.ə.bəl/

Describing something that is permitted or acceptable, especially according to a specific set of rules, laws, or regulations. It is frequently used in technical, legal, or financial contexts to define limits or boundaries.

例文

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1

The maximum allowable weight for carry-on luggage is ten kilograms.

The maximum allowable weight for carry-on luggage is ten kilograms.

2

The judge ruled that the testimony was allowable under the rules of evidence.

The judge ruled that the testimony was allowable under the rules of evidence.

3

Is it allowable to wear sneakers in this club, or is there a dress code?

Is it allowable to wear sneakers in this club, or is there a dress code?

語族

名詞
allowance
Verb
allow
副詞
allowably
形容詞
allowable
関連
allowability
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'allowable limit' as a 'low' bar you are 'able' to stay under to follow the rules.

クイックテスト

The company determined that the _______ levels of radiation were well below the safety threshold.

正解!

正解は: allowable

例文

1

The maximum allowable weight for carry-on luggage is ten kilograms.

everyday

The maximum allowable weight for carry-on luggage is ten kilograms.

2

The judge ruled that the testimony was allowable under the rules of evidence.

formal

The judge ruled that the testimony was allowable under the rules of evidence.

3

Is it allowable to wear sneakers in this club, or is there a dress code?

informal

Is it allowable to wear sneakers in this club, or is there a dress code?

4

The researchers set a margin of error that was the maximum allowable for the study to remain valid.

academic

The researchers set a margin of error that was the maximum allowable for the study to remain valid.

5

You must submit receipts for all allowable business expenses to be reimbursed.

business

You must submit receipts for all allowable business expenses to be reimbursed.

語族

名詞
allowance
Verb
allow
副詞
allowably
形容詞
allowable
関連
allowability

よく使う組み合わせ

allowable limit allowable limit
allowable expense allowable expense
maximum allowable maximum allowable
allowable deduction allowable deduction
allowable deviation allowable deviation

よく使うフレーズ

allowable under the law

allowable under the law

within allowable limits

within allowable limits

tax-allowable

tax-allowable

よく混同される語

allowable vs allowed

Allowed is the general past participle for permission; allowable is an adjective specifically used for technical limits or rule-based standards.

allowable vs admissible

Admissible is primarily used in legal contexts regarding evidence or entry into a place.

📝

使い方のコツ

Use 'allowable' when referring to specific quantities, financial deductions, or technical specifications set by an authority. It is more formal and technical than the word 'allowed'.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often use 'allowable' as a predicate adjective for people (e.g., 'I am allowable to go'), which is incorrect. Use 'allowed' for people and 'allowable' for things or limits.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'allowable limit' as a 'low' bar you are 'able' to stay under to follow the rules.

📖

語源

From the Old French 'alouable', derived from the verb 'allow' which comes from Latin 'allaudare' (to praise) and 'allocare' (to place).

文法パターン

allowable for + noun allowable under + rule/law adjective + allowable (e.g., legally allowable)
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文化的な背景

Frequently used in English-speaking countries in the context of tax returns (allowable deductions) and construction regulations.

クイックテスト

The company determined that the _______ levels of radiation were well below the safety threshold.

正解!

正解は: allowable

関連単語

hypothesis

B1

A hypothesis is a tentative statement or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence. it serves as a starting point for further investigation and must be testable through scientific methods.

ozone

B2

Ozone is a colorless gas found in the upper atmosphere that protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. It is also produced at ground level as a pollutant when sunlight reacts with industrial emissions.

layer

B2

A layer is a single thickness, sheet, or level of a material that covers a surface or is placed between other things. It can refer to physical substances like paint and geological strata, or abstract levels of complexity and meaning.

around

C2

As an adverb at a C2 level, it denotes presence, availability, or existence within a specific vicinity or context. It is also used to indicate approximate values or to describe movement or positioning that encircles a point or lacks a specific direction.

climate

B2

Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions, such as temperature and rainfall, in a particular region over many years. It can also describe the prevailing mood, conditions, or social atmosphere of a specific time or place.

immune

B2

Immune describes the state of being protected from a specific disease, typically through vaccination or prior exposure. It can also figuratively refer to being unaffected by something negative, such as criticism, or being exempt from certain duties or legal consequences.

virus

B2

A submicroscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism, often causing disease. In technology, it refers to a piece of malicious code that replicates itself to damage or disrupt a computer system.

species

B2

A species is a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding. It is the basic unit of biological classification and taxonomic rank in the hierarchy of living things.

business

B2

Used as an attributive adjective to describe things related to professional commerce, trade, or work activities. It distinguishes professional matters from personal, social, or recreational ones.

contract

C1

A formal and legally binding agreement between two or more parties that establishes mutual obligations. In academic and legal contexts, it refers to the specific terms, conditions, and enforcement mechanisms that govern a transaction or relationship.

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