Meaning & Definition of Excusable in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Able to be excused or forgiven; not deserving of blame.

  Example Sentence: His late arrival was excusable due to the heavy traffic.

• Definition: Justifiable under the circumstances; reasonable.

  Example Sentence: The student argued that his absence was excusable because of illness.

• Definition: Capable of being excused; liable to be pardoned.

  Example Sentence: Some behaviors are excusable in stressful situations.

• Definition: Not deserving severe reprimand or consequences.

  Example Sentence: Her mistake was excusable given the complexity of the task.

Etymology

Origin: From Middle English, from Latin 'excusabilis', from 'excusare' (to excuse).

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• too little, too late: An action that is ineffective because it comes too late.
• excusable homicide: A legal term referring to a killing that is considered justifiable.

Translations

• Spanish: exculpable

• French: excusable

• German: entschuldbar

• Russian: оправданный

Related Words

• excuse: A reason given to justify a fault or offense.

• exculpate: To clear from a charge of guilt or fault.

Slang Meanings of excusable

• Meaning: Cool under pressure

  Example Sentence: He kept it excusable when he forgot the meeting.

• Meaning: Not a big deal

  Example Sentence: Missing class? It’s excusable; everyone has those days.