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

Goodall has become the dominant force in ring building in the UK, working for almost every conceivable promoter — unusual in itself given this is a sport built on such fierce sporting and commercial rivalries. — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 22 July 2026

The useful inquiry is not whether aircraft can independently deliver every conceivable form of victory. — David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

All of this training covers almost every conceivable topic in the great, grand dataset that is human knowledge. — IEEE Spectrum, 14 July 2026

Google Maps supports nearly every conceivable mode of ground transportation, including cars, bikes, and foot. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 13 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for conceivable

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