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negotiable

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //nəˈɡoʊʃəbəɫ// UK //nɪɡˈəʊʃɪəbəl// ne·go·tiable

adj. open to discussion or change. You use this to describe a price or a plan that is not final and can be settled through talking.

adj. subject to discussion or modification before being finalized. Often describes prices, contract terms, or conditions that allow for compromise.


SIMPLE

The price of the car is negotiable.

CONTEXTUAL

While the salary for the position is fixed, the start date and remote work options are negotiable.

COMPLEX

In high-stakes diplomacy, certain territorial claims are often treated as non-negotiable, whereas trade tariffs and fishing rights remain negotiable points of interest for both parties.

Synonyms
Usage

Typically used as a predicative adjective after 'be' or 'remain'.

Pitfall

The price is negotiateThe price is negotiableLearners sometimes use the verb 'negotiate' where the adjective 'negotiable' is required to describe a state or quality.

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