conceivable
adjective
Examples of conceivable in a Sentence
Andrew Van Dam, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
But the Cards allowed 3s in nearly every conceivable way.
—The Courier-Journal, 20 Jan. 2024
Before an eclipse in Maine that August, the Boston Society of Natural History solicited reports from every conceivable source: newspapers, game wardens, trained naturalists and the public at large.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 19 Mar. 2024
This also includes a preference for foldout rear decks, reimagined bows, and balconies that extend when activated, all of which are in evidence on Bilgin’s 263-foot Leona, which showcases how to design every conceivable square foot across the yacht toward enhancing the outside environment.
—Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2024
Aria has also thought of every conceivable amenity.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2024
Myriad companies with myriad approaches are all trying to tackle the problem, looking at it from every conceivable angle in hopes that one of them will condense the chaos of human action into something easily understood by an algorithm.
—Steve Dasilva / Jalopnik, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2024
Over the years the group has tackled every conceivable point of contention, including whether a cutlery tray or cutlery basket is best, whether knives should be put in pointy side up or down, and what’s the best dishwasher tablet to use.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 12 Mar. 2024
Siblings Marissa Quinones and Makiya Anthony from Dunkirk, New York, gave birth to their babies on Feb. 29 in one of the rarest conceivable odds, making the newborn cousins Leap Day birthday twins.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'conceivable.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Word History
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near conceivable
Cite this Entry
“Conceivable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conceivable. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
Copy Citation
More from Merriam-Webster on conceivable
Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for conceivable
Nglish: Translation of conceivable for Spanish Speakers
Britannica English: Translation of conceivable for Arabic Speakers
Share