conceivable

[ kuhn-see-vuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. capable of being conceived; imaginable.

conceivable

/ kənˈsiːvəbəl /

adjective

1. capable of being understood, believed, or imagined; possible

Derived Forms

• conˌceivaˈbility, noun
• conˈceivably, adverb

Other Word Forms

• con·ceiva·bili·ty con·ceiva·ble·ness noun
• con·ceiva·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of conceivable¹

1425–75; late Middle English. See conceive, -able

Example Sentences

It means contesting every conceivable issue, such as energy-efficient lightbulbs, in the name of freedom — freedom to squander energy, apparently.

From Salon

It’s just about conceivable that Merz, now liberated from his previous pro-American views and in a forced marriage with his domestic political opponents, will reveal that kind of strength.

From Salon

The government will look at "every conceivable way" to prevent former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams from receiving compensation, the prime minister has said.

From BBC

“We have cameras on pretty much every single conceivable part of the Villa property that you can zoom in with great specificity,” Fleming said.

From Los Angeles Times

Climate change is already changing nearly every realm of life across the planet, driving searches for all conceivable solutions, including ones that look risky.

From Salon

Related Words

• believable
• convincing
• credible
• imaginable
• probable