conceivable

adjective

con·​ceiv·​able kən-ˈsē-və-bəl 

: capable of being conceived : imaginable

every conceivable combination

conceivability

kən-ˌsē-və-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

conceivableness

kən-ˈsē-və-bəl-nəs 

noun

Examples of conceivable in a Sentence

They discussed the question from every conceivable angle.

It is conceivable that she will refuse to go.

Recent Examples on the Web

Which is why Florida State deserves some credit for giving Norvell every conceivable opportunity to resurrect his career. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026

And focusing on harm does not mean regulating every conceivable risk of harm. — Sylvia Lu, The Conversation, 27 Oct. 2026

There is no conceivable reason why USC should have lost to a football team that passed for a total of 58 yards. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026

State vaccine production could face a few conceivable roadblocks. — Joel Dodge, STAT, 14 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for conceivable

• achievable
• believable
• perceivable
• receivable
• retrievable
• inconceivable
• irretrievable
• unbelievable