Advisable: Definition, Usage & Common Mistakes

Meaning 1：recommended (advisable)

advisable 🔊

/ədˈvaɪzəbl/

adj.

It means something is a wise or good idea to do, often worth following like a smart suggestion.

Advisable decision making illustrated by a person choosing the wise, sunny path over the unwise, rainy one.

recommended 🔊

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/ˌrekəˈmendɪd/

adj.

Indicates that an action or decision is sensible and should be considered based on good judgment or advice.

📁 Category：Social Economy 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From verb 'advise' + suffix '-able', meaning 'fit to be advised or recommended'.

💡 Mnemonic

Think: 'advise' + 'able' – if advisable, you are able to take the advice.

📖 Example

Before hiking in the mountains, it is advisable to check the weather forecast and pack enough water. 🔊 It is recommended to check the weather and pack water before hiking in the mountains.

🔗 Collocations

highly advisable – strongly recommended

generally advisable – usually recommended

it is advisable to – it is recommended to

🔄 Synonyms

recommended (adj.) – suggested as good or suitable

wise (adj.) – showing good judgment

prudent (adj.) – acting with care for the future

🚫 Antonyms

inadvisable (adj.) – not recommended; unwise

unwise (adj.) – lacking good judgment

🌱 Derivatives

advisability (n.) – the quality of being advisable

advisably (adv.) – in an advisable manner

📖 Cultural Story

Derived from Middle English 'avisable', from Old French, related to giving counsel. Commonly used in formal contexts like legal or business advice.