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deductibility

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • UK: /dɪˌdʌktəˈbɪlɪti/
  • UK: /dɪˌdʊktəˈbɪlɪti/
  • CMU ARPABET: D IH0 D AH2 K T AH0 B IH1 L AH0 T IY0 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

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noun

Meaning 1

The ability to be deducted, such as from one's taxes

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Examples

  • There is no doubt about the deductibility of these expenses.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English deduct Proto-Indo-European *-tḗr Proto-Indo-European *-dhlom Proto-Indo-European *-dhlis Proto-Italic *-ðlis Latin -bilis Latin -ibilis Old French -ibleder. Middle English -ible English -ible English deductible Proto-Indo-European *-teh2 Proto-Indo-European *-ts Proto-Indo-European *-teh2ts Latin -itāsder. Old French -itebor. Middle English -ite English -ity English deductibility From deductible + -ity.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: vähennyskelpoisuus — ability to be deducted