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

This is, in fact, probably the strongest conceivable case for regulation. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026

Men in every conceivable uniform moved in and out of the gate to GZ. — Devin Friedman, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026

The preparations include drafted legal briefs and plans for litigation covering nearly every conceivable scenario. — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026

And the senior running back has a knack for making plays in every conceivable way. — Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for conceivable

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