adj
Uncommon
imaginable
ih-MAJIH-nuh-buhl
Imaginable (adj) means Capable of being pictured or thought of; conceivable. Example: “They tried every imaginable solution before calling a repairman.”
adj
1
Capable of being pictured or thought of; conceivable.
"They tried every imaginable solution before calling a repairman."
"It was the worst imaginable outcome for the team."
How to use imaginable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething you can picture or think of happening — within the range of possibility.
Common pairings
every imaginable
the worst imaginable
barely imaginable
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more imaginable
- Superlative
- most imaginable
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Etymology
From Latin imaginabilis, built on imago ("image"), by way of "imagine" plus the suffix "-able."
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What does “imaginable” mean?
The word “imaginable” means capable of being pictured or thought of; conceivable. In plain terms, something you can picture or think of happening — within the range of possibility.
How do you pronounce “imaginable”?
“Imaginable” is pronounced ih-MAJIH-nuh-buhl (/ɪˈmæd͡ʒɪnəbəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “imaginable” in a sentence?
Here is “imaginable” used in a sentence: “They tried every imaginable solution before calling a repairman.”
What is the opposite of “imaginable”?
The opposite of “imaginable” — its antonyms — is unimaginable.
What part of speech is “imaginable”?
“Imaginable” is an adjective.
Where does the word “imaginable” come from?
The word “imaginable” comes from Latin. From Latin imaginabilis, built on imago ("image"), by way of "imagine" plus the suffix "-able.".
Is “imaginable” a common word?
“Imaginable” is an uncommon word in modern English.
