conceivably

adverb

con·​ceiv·​ably kən-ˈsē-və-blē 

1

: in a conceivable manner

2

: it may be conceived : possibly

we could conceivably finish next week

Synonyms of conceivably

• possibly
• maybe
• perhaps
• probably

Examples of conceivably in a Sentence

we could conceivably finish the project next week

Recent Examples on the Web

Experts said that while an AI system could conceivably offer some advantages over humans, its accuracy would ultimately depend on the quality and quantity of signatures available for comparison. — Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 15 July 2026

The team could conceivably sign him to another deal, but the risk of contract forfeiture alone is a reason to delay consummating the trade. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026

Asciutto worried the Salvation Army was eyeing a sale of the property, which is zoned for neighborhood use and could conceivably be turned into high density housing. — Nick Sullivan july 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026

The new version, posted to the CDC’s website on Thursday, stipulates that the panel as a whole should represent a balanced range of scientific, clinical, and public health expertise — a broad umbrella under which people with little experience in vaccines or vaccination policy might conceivably fit. — O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 26 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for conceivably

• inconceivably
• irretrievably
• unbelievably