conceivable — able to be imagined or believed; possible
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to be imagined or believed; possible
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈsiːvəbl/
Example Sentences
- It's conceivable that my cat is plotting world domination while I sleep.
- Every conceivable excuse was used to avoid doing homework.
- It is conceivable that technology will solve many environmental problems.
conceivable
ADJECTIVE[/kənˈsiːvəbl/]
able to be imagined or believed; possible
Every conceivable gadget for camping is packed into his tiny backpack.
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Origin
From Middle French conceivable, derived from Old French concevoir meaning 'to conceive,' which comes from Latin concipere (con- 'together' + capere 'to take').
Breakdown
con- (together) + ceive (from Latin capere, to take) + -able (capable of being) = conceivable (able to be conceived or imagined)
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📝Examples
“It's conceivable that my cat is plotting world domination while I sleep.”
“Every conceivable excuse was used to avoid doing homework.”
“It is conceivable that technology will solve many environmental problems.”
“We have considered every conceivable option for the project.”
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