conceivably

adverb

con·​ceiv·​ably kən-ˈsē-və-blē How to pronounce conceivably (audio)
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Iris has perhaps five more years of peak beauty and fertility, a span during which Isaac could conceivably bed dozens of women. Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2025 With better tracks and signals, NextGen could conceivably ramp up to 186 mph, though such speeds won’t be possible anytime soon. David Alff, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025 The judge found that Norma conceivably alleged that the social media companies actively directed dangerous content to Zackery based on his age and did not just serve as neutral platforms. Brian Brant, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025 The tab can easily run into thousands of dollars A bad adapter might even expose vehicles and chargers — conceivably, even your home — to cybersecurity threats. Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 3 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for conceivably

Word History

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of conceivably was in 1625

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Conceivably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conceivably. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on conceivably

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!