pensionable
/'penʃənəbl/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Entitled to receive a pension: Describing a person, position, or period of service that qualifies for or gives the right to receive a regular payment after retirement or under specific conditions.
Usage
- The word "pensionable" is used to describe eligibility. It is most commonly used before a noun (e.g., , ) or after a linking verb like "is" or "are."
- It specifies that the subject meets the legal or contractual requirements to receive a pension.
Examples
- Adjective:
- She reached pensionable age last month and will retire soon.
- Only employees with ten years of pensionable service are eligible for the full benefit.
- The new contract ensures that all part-time workers are in pensionable employment.
Advanced Usage
- "Pensionable earnings": The portion of a person's income on which pension contributions are calculated and which forms the basis for the eventual pension amount.
- Bonuses are not included in the calculation of pensionable earnings.
- "Non-pensionable": The opposite, meaning not eligible for or not counting toward a pension.
- The lump-sum payment was non-pensionable.
Variants and Related Words
- Pension (n): The regular payment itself.
- He lives on his state pension.
- Pensioner (n): A person who receives a pension.
- Discounts are available for pensioners.
Synonyms
- Eligible for a pension: Qualified to receive a pension.
- Retirement-eligible: Meeting the criteria for retirement benefits.
Antonyms
- Non-pensionable: Not qualifying for a pension.
- Ineligible: Not meeting the necessary requirements.
Adjective
- entitled to receive a pension
- a pensionable employee