practicable

prac·ti·ca·ble

adjective \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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