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
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This is an area where, conceivably, productions see cost savings because there are tipping fees at landfills or for disposing these meals. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025 Colleges and conferences could conceivably form a multitargeting association (or associations), though that’s another layer of complexity to an already complex framework. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025 These kinds of pyroclastic volcanic eruptions could have conceivably cloaked and preserved ancient organics as well. Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 Now investors’ eyes are on Navratil, a company veteran of more than 20 years who at the age of 49 could conceivably run the maker of KitKat chocolate bars for a decade or more. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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