imaginable — Capable of being conceived or thought of in the mind; possible to imagine or visualize. Often used to emphasize the extent or range of possibilities.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Capable of being conceived or thought of in the mind; possible to imagine or visualize. Often used to emphasize the extent or range of possibilities.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈmædʒɪnəbl/
Example Sentences
- She tried every imaginable excuse to avoid doing homework.
- The hotel offers every imaginable luxury service.
- It's the worst imaginable timing for a power outage during the final exam.
imaginable
ADJECTIVE[/ɪˈmædʒɪnəbl/]
Capable of being conceived or thought of in the mind; possible to imagine or visualize. Often used to emphasize the extent or range of possibilities.
Capable of being conceived or thought of in the mind; possible to imagine or visualize. Often used to emphasize the extent or range of possibilities.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From the Latin 'imaginari' meaning 'to picture oneself, form a mental image,' which comes from 'imago' meaning 'image or likeness.' The suffix '-able' was added to create the meaning 'capable of being imagined.'
Breakdown
imagin- (from Latin 'imago' meaning image) + -able (suffix meaning capable of or able to be)
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📝Examples
“She tried every imaginable excuse to avoid doing homework.”
“The hotel offers every imaginable luxury service.”
“It's the worst imaginable timing for a power outage during the final exam.”
“Scientists are exploring every imaginable solution to climate change.”
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