omissible


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o·mis·si·ble

 (ō-mĭs′ə-bəl)
adj.
Possible to omit: an omissible word.
[From Latin omissus, past participle of omittere, to disregard; see omit.]
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o•mis•si•ble

(oʊˈmɪs ə bəl)

adj.
capable of being omitted.
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Adj.1.omissible - capable of being left out
incidental, incident - (sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence; "incidental expenses"; "the road will bring other incidental advantages"; "extra duties incidental to the job"; "labor problems incidental to a rapid expansion"; "confusion incidental to a quick change"
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