Negotiable
adjective
Can be discussed and changed.
The price is negotiable.
Often appears as...
- highly negotiable
- slightly negotiable
adjective
Can be traveled or cross through.
The road is not negotiable when it snows heavily.
Often appears as...
- road is negotiable
- path is negotiable
adjective
Something that can be transferred or sold.
The ownership of the stocks is negotiable.
Often appears as...
- negotiable instrument
- negotiable contract
Usage tips
Formal, Neutral
adjective
Can be discussed and changed.
The price is negotiable.
Often appears as...
- highly negotiable
- slightly negotiable
adjective
Can be traveled or cross through.
The road is not negotiable when it snows heavily.
Often appears as...
- road is negotiable
- path is negotiable
adjective
Something that can be transferred or sold.
The ownership of the stocks is negotiable.
Often appears as...
- negotiable instrument
- negotiable contract
Usage tips
Formal, Neutral
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Bargaining Context
Used when discussing the flexibility in price, terms, or conditions of an agreement.
The delivery terms for the furniture were negotiable.
Pro Tip 2/3Expressing Openness
Indicates willingness to discuss different options or modifications.
Our company's approach to deadlines is negotiable.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Equal
Just because something is negotiable does not mean all parties have equal power in negotiations.
Even though the contract was negotiable, we felt at a disadvantage.
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Video examples
Homeopathy, quackery and...
offers a one million dollar prize in negotiable bonds. Very simply won. All you have to do is prove any paranormal, occult or supernatural event or power of any kind under proper observing conditions. It's very easy, win the million dollars. Sylvia Browne is an exception in that
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Botswana's Bushmen Part...
absolutely not negotiable you know the only reason we still have free education which is not compulsory is because we still don't have the mechanism and to me to make sure that every child is in school
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Homeopathy, quackery and...
offers a one million dollar prize in negotiable bonds. Very simply won. All you have to do is prove any paranormal, occult or supernatural event or power of any kind under proper observing conditions. It's very easy, win the million dollars. Sylvia Browne is an exception in that
Video examples
Botswana's Bushmen Part...
absolutely not negotiable you know the only reason we still have free education which is not compulsory is because we still don't have the mechanism and to me to make sure that every child is in school
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Michael Badnarik
American Politician
Gun control means being able to hit your target. If I have a 'hot button' issue, this is definitely it. Don't even think about taking my guns. My rights are not negotiable, and I am totally unwilling to compromise when it comes to the Second Amendment.
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Edgar Ramirez
Venezuelan Actor
For me, no ideological or political conviction would justify the sacrifice of a human life. For me, the value of life is absolute, with no concessions. It's not negotiable.
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Adam Michnik
Polish Editor
I do know that you have to choose between the logic of reconciliation and the logic of justice. Pure justice leads to new civil war. I prefer the negotiable revolution.
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David Souter
American Judge
Legislatures not driven to desperation by the problems of public education may be able to see the threat in vouchers negotiable in sectarian schools.
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Carrie Fisher
American Actress
Everything is negotiable. Whether or not the negotiation is easy is another thing.
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Sebastian Kurz
Austrian Politician
Israel's security is not negotiable for us; that is absolutely clear.
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Vartan Gregorian
American Educator
Dignity is not negotiable. Dignity is the honor of the family.
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Jackie Speier
American Politician
Privacy isn't negotiable. It's the right of every American.
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James Tupper
Canadian Actor
Since we had our son, all TV is negotiable.
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Andy Garcia
American Actor
Freedom is not negotiable.
Quote examples
Michael Badnarik
American Politician
Gun control means being able to hit your target. If I have a 'hot button' issue, this is definitely it. Don't even think about taking my guns. My rights are not negotiable, and I am totally unwilling to compromise when it comes to the Second Amendment.
Quote examples
Edgar Ramirez
Venezuelan Actor
For me, no ideological or political conviction would justify the sacrifice of a human life. For me, the value of life is absolute, with no concessions. It's not negotiable.
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Adam Michnik
Polish Editor
I do know that you have to choose between the logic of reconciliation and the logic of justice. Pure justice leads to new civil war. I prefer the negotiable revolution.
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David Souter
American Judge
Legislatures not driven to desperation by the problems of public education may be able to see the threat in vouchers negotiable in sectarian schools.
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Carrie Fisher
American Actress
Everything is negotiable. Whether or not the negotiation is easy is another thing.
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Sebastian Kurz
Austrian Politician
Israel's security is not negotiable for us; that is absolutely clear.
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Vartan Gregorian
American Educator
Dignity is not negotiable. Dignity is the honor of the family.
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Jackie Speier
American Politician
Privacy isn't negotiable. It's the right of every American.
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James Tupper
Canadian Actor
Since we had our son, all TV is negotiable.
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Andy Garcia
American Actor
Freedom is not negotiable.
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