conceivable
adjective
con·ceiv·able
kən-ˈsē-və-bəl 
: capable of being conceived : imaginable
every conceivable combination
Examples of conceivable in a Sentence
They discussed the question from every conceivable angle.
It is conceivable that she will refuse to go.
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Internal divisions were another conceivable problem for Laporta in this election, especially over how club legends Messi and Xavi have been treated.
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Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
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Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Raids, particularly to secure nuclear sites or destroy missile launchers, are conceivable.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
In addition to button cells like this one, soft batteries could also be conceivable in the future.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
There is no conceivable excuse.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for conceivable
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“Conceivable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conceivable. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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