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.”
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Capable of being imagined, believed, or understood as possible.
"But asked by “Face the Nation” host Margaret Brennan whether parents can send their kids to summer camp without vaccines, Fauci said, “It is conceivable that that will be possible.”"
— Naomi Thomas and Dakin Andone, Conceivable that unvaccinated children could go to camp or playgrounds this summer, Fauci says (2021)
"It's conceivable that the flight will be delayed."
"Every conceivable outcome was discussed before the launch."
How to use conceivable
Learner’s notesIn 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)."
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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.
