Bargainable Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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bargainable

[ˈbɑːɡənəbəl ]

Definition

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

in negotiations

Capable of being negotiated or bargained over, typically referring to a price or terms of a deal.

Synonyms

discussable, modifiable, negotiable.

Examples of usage

The price of the car was not bargainable, it was fixed.
She found the terms of the contract to be bargainable and was able to negotiate a better deal.
His salary was not bargainable, as it was determined by the company policy.

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Origin of 'bargainable'

The word 'bargainable' is derived from the term 'bargain', which originated in the 14th century from the Old French word 'bargaignier', meaning 'to haggle'. The suffix '-able' is added to indicate the capability of being negotiated. Over time, 'bargainable' has become a common adjective used in negotiations to describe something that can be bargained over or modified.