Definition of DEDUCTIBLE

deductible

Meanings

Plural: deductibles

Noun

  • (taxes) an amount that can be deducted (especially for the purposes of calculating income tax)
  • a clause in an insurance policy that relieves the insurer of responsibility to pay the initial loss up to a stated amount
  • An amount of expenses that must be paid out of pocket before an insurer will pay further expenses.

Adjective

  • acceptable as a deduction (especially as a tax deduction)

Adj

  • Eligible to be deducted.

Origin / Etymology

From deduct + -ible.

Synonyms

excess

Antonyms

nondeductible

Scrabble Score: 16

deductible is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
deductible is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
deductible is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

deductible is a valid Words With Friends word