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negotiable
In everyday conversation and business, this word signals a willingness to compromise. When a price or a term is described as negotiable, it is an invitation for the other party to make a counter-offer. It carries a cooperative tone, suggesting that the stated figure is a starting point rather than a final demand.
In a legal or financial context, the term takes on a highly technical meaning. A negotiable instrument (like a check or a draft) is not about "bargaining" but about "transferability." It refers to a document that can be legally transferred from one person to another, often acting as a substitute for cash.
When used in the context of geography or navigation, it describes whether a path, river, or road is physically passable. This usage is more formal and less common in casual speech, often appearing in travel logs, maritime reports, or technical descriptions of terrain.
Contrast this with "nonnegotiable," which is used to set firm boundaries. In professional settings, stating that a requirement is nonnegotiable indicates a hard limit that cannot be changed regardless of the incentive offered.
Meanings
Examples
The starting salary is fifty thousand dollars but it is negotiable.
Is the price of the car negotiable or is it a firm offer?
I wonder if the deadline for the project is still negotiable.
The terms of the contract are nonnegotiable at this stage.
A check is a classic example of a negotiable instrument.
A check is a classic example of a negotiable instrument.
The promissory note must be negotiable to be useful in this trade.
The river was barely negotiable due to the heavy silt and debris.
The narrow mountain pass is only negotiable during the summer months.