Definition

In a manner that is not allowed or accepted.

Example

The action was deemed impermissibly disruptive to the meeting.

Conversation

I heard someone was acting impermissibly at the party last night.

Really? What did they do?

They were playing music too loud and disturbing the neighbors.

That's not cool! I hope they get told to keep it down next time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Impermissibly → It is formed from "im-" (meaning not) and "permissible" (from Latin "permissibilis", meaning allowable or permitted) with the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "impermissibly" means in a manner that is not allowable or permitted.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('im-') allowing something that is 'permitted' ('permissible') — that's why impermissibly means something is not allowed.

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