adj B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

conceivable

kuhn-SEE-vuhbl

Conceivable (adj) means Capable of being imagined, believed, or understood as possible. Example: “It's conceivable that the flight will be delayed.”

adj

Capable of being imagined, believed, or understood as possible.

"It's conceivable that the flight will be delayed."

"Every conceivable outcome was discussed before the launch."

How to use conceivable

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAble to be imagined or believed as a real possibility.

Common pairings

every conceivable way it is conceivable that

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Etymology

From conceive plus the suffix -able, meaning "able to be conceived (of)."

Rhymes for conceivable

able fable cable table viable liable stable tenable parable affable amiable notable

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Frequently asked questions

What does “conceivable” mean?

The word “conceivable” means capable of being imagined, believed, or understood as possible. In plain terms, able to be imagined or believed as a real possibility.

How do you pronounce “conceivable”?

“Conceivable” is pronounced kuhn-SEE-vuhbl (/kənˈsiːvəbl̩/ in IPA).

How do you use “conceivable” in a sentence?

Here is “conceivable” used in a sentence: “It's conceivable that the flight will be delayed.”

What part of speech is “conceivable”?

“Conceivable” is an adjective.

Is “conceivable” a common word?

“Conceivable” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.