payable

[ pey-uh-buhl ]

adjective

1. to be paid; due:

   a loan payable in 30 days.

2. capable of being or liable to be paid.
3. profitable.
4. Law. imposing an immediate obligation on the debtor.

noun

1. an amount, bill, etc., that is to be paid.
2. payables, the accounts payable of a business:

   Payables are now handled by our computer.

payable

/ ˈpeɪəbəl /

adjective

1. often foll by on to be paid

   payable on the third of each month

2. that is capable of being paid
3. capable of being profitable
4. (of a debt) imposing an obligation on the debtor to pay, esp at once

Other Words From

• paya·bili·ty paya·ble·ness noun
• paya·bly adverb
• un·paya·ble adjective
• un·paya·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of payable¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; pay ¹, -able

Example Sentences

Residential properties exposed to flood risk are overwhelmingly overvalued, especially in coastal areas, the researchers warn, as property price discounts do not compensate for the additional insurance costs payable.

From Science Daily

It’s also important to note that Donald Trump campaigned on a platform of making Social Security more financially generous, not less, by removing the income tax payable on it.

From BBC

For Chavarria, the role on the politics committee set the stage for advancement through the chapter’s volunteer leadership ranks, while she worked professionally in accounts payable administrative roles.

From Los Angeles Times

As with transfers, any compensation payable for a new manager can be amortised over the period of the contract.

From BBC

Life insurance proceeds typically aren’t taxable, or payable to a minor child.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• outstanding
• owed
• unpaid