How Do You Spell DENIABLE?

Pronunciation: [dɪnˈa͡ɪəbə͡l] (IPA)

The word "deniable" /dɪˈnaɪəbəl/ is a combination of the prefix "de-" meaning "not" and the adjective "deniable". In phonetic transcription, the stressed syllable is represented by the acute accent symbol /ˈ/ before "naɪ", indicating that it is pronounced with emphasis. The "e" before "i" is pronounced as a short "ɪ" sound, and the final syllable "-able" is pronounced with a schwa sound /ə/. The correct spelling of "deniable" is important for clear communication and effective writing.

DENIABLE Meaning and Definition

1. Deniable is an adjective that describes something capable of being denied or rejected. It refers to the quality or state in which an action, fact, or statement may be disclaimed or repudiated, either due to lack of evidence or the intention to deceive. When something is deniable, it means that it can be reasonably denied or contested without being easily proven false. This term is often used in the context of accusations, secrets, or controversial actions that can be plausibly rejected or disavowed.

   The concept of deniability is frequently associated with political or covert activities where individuals or groups may be involved in secretive or sensitive actions, but seek to distance themselves from any potential consequences. In such cases, being deniable allows parties to escape accountability or avoid incrimination. Deniability can also refer to the ability to feign ignorance or claim lack of awareness about certain matters, especially in situations where culpability or responsibility may otherwise be assigned.

   The term deniable is closely related to the concept of plausible deniability, which implies the ability to deny knowledge or involvement in an event or action, often with the aim of avoiding blame or punishment. It underscores the idea that something can be made believable or appear legitimate enough to provide a reasonable basis for denial. Overall, deniable refers to the characteristic of being able to be denied or disavowed, thus providing a means for distancing oneself from undesirable or incriminating situations.

2. Capable of being denied or disowned.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for DENIABLE

• verniable
• desiarble
• renwable
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• dancable
• desirble
• denile
• eneable
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• renuable
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• deirable
• derirable
• deisable
• derable
• denisable
• deniabel
• denyable
• deceiable
• denomniable
• Donible
• fenible
• ganiable
• tenialle
• Weinable
• derisble
• Deseable
• Rueniable
• beciable
• Dinible
• debitble
• desfiable
• Deliniable
• denyablye
• pensiable

Etymology of DENIABLE

The word "deniable" is derived from the Middle English term "denien", which means "to deny". This term originated from the Old French word "denier" and the Latin word "denegare", which both also mean "to deny". The "-able" suffix is added to form an adjective indicating the capability or potential for denial.

Similar spelling words for DENIABLE

• denial,
• enable.