adv

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.”

adv

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 notes

In plain EnglishUsed to say something could plausibly happen or be true.

Word forms

more conceivably comparative, most conceivably superlative

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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.