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conceivably
Conceivably (adv) means In a way that is possible to imagine or believe; possibly. Example: “Conceivably, the treatment could work for other conditions too.”
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In a way that is possible to imagine or believe; possibly.
"Conceivably, the treatment could work for other conditions too."
How to use conceivably
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsed to say something could plausibly happen or be true.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more conceivably
- Superlative
- most conceivably
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_____, the treatment could work for other conditions too.
Etymology
From conceivable plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.
Rhymes for conceivably
notably
probably
arguably
amicably
suitably
reliably
admirably
favorably
miserably
inexorably
reasonably
invariably
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Frequently asked questions
What does “conceivably” mean?
The word “conceivably” means in a way that is possible to imagine or believe; possibly. In plain terms, used to say something could plausibly happen or be true.
How do you use “conceivably” in a sentence?
Here is “conceivably” used in a sentence: “Conceivably, the treatment could work for other conditions too.”
What part of speech is “conceivably”?
“Conceivably” is an adverb.
What is the meaning of conceivably?
"conceivably" (adv) means in a way that is possible to imagine or believe; possibly.
