negotiable
UK/ni'gәuʃiәbl/US
IELTSGREC1
Definitions
adj.
Open to discussion or change; able to be agreed by negotiation
可协商的，可商议的
adj.
(Of a document) legally transferable to another owner
（票据）可转让的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedneg-to negotiate, do business, trade
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oticapable of, worthy of
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-ablecapable of, worthy of
=negotiable
negotiate + -able = 'able to be negotiated,' i.e. open to discussion or adjustment (a negotiable price). In finance, a negotiable instrument (like a cheque) is one whose ownership can legally be transferred.
Usage Guide
Watch the common opposite non-negotiable — a firm condition that will not change ('safety rules are non-negotiable'). Beyond price/terms, the finance sense (negotiable instrument = transferable by endorsement or delivery) is a fixed technical term.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The starting salary is negotiable for the right candidate.
- 2.
These terms are final and not negotiable.
- 3.
A cheque is a negotiable instrument.