thinkable

[ thing-kuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. capable of being thought; think; thought; conceivable.
2. that may be considered as possible or likely.

thinkable

/ ˈθɪŋkəbəl /

adjective

1. able to be conceived or considered; possible; feasible

Other Word Forms

• thinka·ble·ness noun
• thinka·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of thinkable¹

First recorded in 1850–55; think ¹ + -able

Example Sentences

Distant from the judging eyes of people they know and with every thinkable comfort at their fingertips, each drops their guard, just like the other guests.

From Salon

This was unthinkable at the start of the season given their pedigree, but it has become very thinkable in recent weeks, especially after the fearful going over they got when losing 4-2 in Paris.

From BBC

Had I been in office, not even thinkable.

From Salon

“He spent 11 and a half years in jail for a crime he didn’t commit and was put through every thinkable proceeding until the case was finally dismissed,” Seeger said.

From Seattle Times

Whether or not Ethiopia actually launches an invasion, Mr Abiy has made the war thinkable.

From BBC