conceivably

adverb

con·​ceiv·​ably kən-ˈsē-və-blē How to pronounce conceivably (audio)
Synonyms of conceivablynext
1
: in a conceivable manner
2
: it may be conceived : possibly
we could conceivably finish next week

Examples of conceivably in a Sentence

we could conceivably finish the project next week
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The effect could conceivably have come from stellar variability—a burp from the star rather than a light-magnifying PBH. Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 4 June 2026 Scientists recently reported that a 59,000-year-old tooth—a neanderthal molar, to be precise—could conceivably have been drilled to treat a cavity. Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 3 June 2026 That increase could conceivably be $100 million — or $1. Lawrence Mower Herald, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026 That would get them to 52-54 and conceivably in the playoff picture. Tim Britton, New York Times, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for conceivably

Word History

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of conceivably was in 1625

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“Conceivably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conceivably. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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