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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Environmental groups and tribes could conceivably challenge every permit in court, potentially blocking Twin Metals’ plans for years. Todd Richmond, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026 Other than Campbell, the only other prospect of note who could conceivably impact this year’s team is Mikey Romero, a 22-year-old former first-round pick who is off to a solid start at Triple-A but who could use more at bats at that level. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026 The need could be filled, conceivably, with Ohio State’s Caleb Downs. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026 The same legal battle could conceivably play out in all 50 states. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Apr. 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 2 May. 2026.

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