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Negotiable: meaning, definitions and examples

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negotiable

 

[ nɪˈɡəʊʃɪəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

terms of agreement

Open to discussion or modification, able to be bargained or debated.

Synonyms

adjustable, bargainable, flexible, modifiable

Examples of usage

  • It is a negotiable price, we can discuss it further.
  • The terms of the contract are negotiable.
  • The salary is negotiable depending on experience.
  • Is the deadline negotiable?
  • The price is negotiable, let's try to reach a compromise.
Context #2 | Adjective

financial context

Able to be transferred or converted into cash.

Synonyms

convertible, liquid, marketable

Examples of usage

  • The investment is negotiable and can be liquidated at any time.
  • These assets are negotiable and can be easily sold.

Translations

Translations of the word "negotiable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 negociável

🇮🇳 बातचीत योग्य

🇩🇪 verhandelbar

🇮🇩 bisa dinegosiasikan

🇺🇦 договірний

🇵🇱 negocjowalny

🇯🇵 交渉可能な

🇫🇷 négociable

🇪🇸 negociable

🇹🇷 müzakere edilebilir

🇰🇷 협상 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل للتفاوض

🇨🇿 vyjednatelný

🇸🇰 dohodnuteľný

🇨🇳 可协商的

🇸🇮 pogajljiv

🇮🇸 samningsfær

🇰🇿 келісімді

🇬🇪 საკითხავია

🇦🇿 danışıla bilən

🇲🇽 negociable

Etymology

The word 'negotiable' originated in the mid-19th century, deriving from the verb 'negotiate' which comes from the Latin word 'negotiari' meaning 'to carry on business'. The concept of negotiation has been a fundamental part of human interaction and trade for centuries, allowing parties to reach mutually beneficial agreements through discussion and compromise.

See also: negotiating, negotiation, negotiator, renegotiate.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,746, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.