Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

deniability

/dɪˌnaɪ(j)əˈbɪlɪti/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.45 in modern English

Syllables: de-ni-a-bil-i-ty
IPA: /dɪˌnaɪ(j)əˈbɪlɪti/

17

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

6

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The condition of being deniable.

Uncountable

noun

The extent to which something is deniable.

Countable

Example Sentences

"No longer is plausible deniability acceptable, either for boards or for management. Corporate and nonprofit boards alike are expected to know of problems that are brewing deep within their organizations."
"These infamous little green men appeared during the decisive seizures or buildings and facilities, only to disappear when associated militias and local troops arrived to consolidate the gains. In this way they provided a measure of deniability—however superficial or implausible—for Moscow.⁴⁰"

Etymology

Etymology tree English deny Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlom Proto-Italic *-ðlom Proto-Italic *-ðlis Latin -bilis Latin -ābilis Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-ts Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ts Proto-Italic *-tāts Latin -tās Latin -abilitas Middle French -abletébor. Middle English -ablete English -ability English deniability From deny + -ability.

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /dɪˌnaɪ(j)əˈbɪlɪti/

Usage

Inflected Forms

deniabilities (plural)

Derived Forms

undeniability

Phrases

plausible deniability

Rhymes With

facility stability disability liability inability credibility visibility sustainability eligibility instability vulnerability humility

Questions

How do you pronounce deniability?: The recorded pronunciation is /dɪˌnaɪ(j)əˈbɪlɪti/.
What does deniability mean?: The condition of being deniable.
Where does deniability come from?: Etymology tree English deny Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlom Proto-Italic *-ðlom Proto-Italic *-ðlis Latin -bilis Latin -ābilis Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-ts Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ts Proto-Italic *-tāts Latin -tās Latin -abilitas Middle French -abletébor. Middle English -ablete English -ability English deniability From deny + -ability.

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