practicable

prac·ti·ca·ble

adj \ˈprak-ti-kə-bəl\

Definition of PRACTICABLE

1

: capable of being put into practice or of being done or accomplished : feasible <a practicable plan>

2

: capable of being used : usable <a practicable weapon>

— prac·ti·ca·bil·i·ty \ˌprak-ti-kə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— prac·ti·ca·ble·ness \ˈprak-ti-kə-bəl-nəs\ noun

— prac·ti·ca·bly \-blē\ adverb

Examples of PRACTICABLE

1. The idea is interesting but not practicable, I'm afraid.
2. <a solution that is not practicable in the time available to us>

First Known Use of PRACTICABLE

1648

Related to PRACTICABLE

Synonyms: achievable, attainable, doable, feasible, possible, realizable, viable, workable

Antonyms: hopeless, impossible, impracticable, infeasible, nonviable, unattainable, undoable, unfeasible, unrealizable, unviable, unworkable

Related Words: practical, reasonable, sensible; contingent, likely, probable; acceptable, believable, conceivable, creditable, plausible, thinkable; actionable, available, usable (also useable)

Near Antonyms: impractical, unrealistic; doubtful, dubious, far-fetched, improbable, unlikely; implausible, inconceivable, incredible, unbelievable; futile, useless, vain; absurd, fantastic (also fantastical), outlandish, preposterous, ridiculous; unthinkable

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