EXCUSABLY

excusably, forgivably, pardonably

(adverb) in an excusable manner or to an excusable degree; “he was excusably late”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

excusably (comparative more excusably, superlative most excusably)

In an excusable manner or to an excusable degree

Source: Wiktionary


EXCUSABLE

Ex*cus"a*ble a. Etym: [L. excusabilis: cf. F. excusable. See Excuse.]

Definition: That may be excused, forgiven, justified, or acquitted of blame; pardonable; as, the man is excusable; an excusable action.

– Ex*cus"a*ble*ness, n.

– Ex*cus"a*bly, adv. The excusableness of my dissatisfaction. Boyle.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

5 November 2024

TEMPORIZE

(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”


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International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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