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

As the nation’s largest retailer of closeout merchandise across virtually every conceivable product category, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet profits from other retailers’ mistakes. —Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025

Faison is a seventh-year senior whose eligibility has passed conceivable test up to this point. —Chase Goodbread, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025

Depending on how much rotational energy the black hole or the metal cylinder has, a result other than a gigantic explosion is conceivable, though. —Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 12 May 2025

Faced with no other conceivable options, Gladys ends the episode by running away from home and disappearing into the night. —Andy Swift, TVLine, 22 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for conceivable

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