adj
deductible
dih-DUHK-tuh-buh
adj
1
Able to be subtracted, especially from taxable income.
"Charitable donations are often tax-deductible."
noun
1
The amount a policyholder must pay out of pocket before an insurance company covers the rest.
"Her car insurance has a $500 deductible for accident claims."
How to Use Deductible
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "can be subtracted from tax" or, in insurance, the upfront amount you personally pay before coverage kicks in.
Common pairings
tax-deductible
pay the deductible
high deductible plan
Word Forms
more deductible comparative, deductibles plural, most deductible superlative
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Etymology
Built from deduct + -ible.