conceivable

adjective

con·​ceiv·​able kən-ˈsē-və-bəl How to pronounce conceivable (audio)
: capable of being conceived : imaginable
every conceivable combination
conceivability noun
conceivableness noun

Examples of conceivable in a Sentence

They discussed the question from every conceivable angle. It is conceivable that she will refuse to go.
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of conceivable was in the 15th century

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“Conceivable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conceivable. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.

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