imaginable

adjective

imag·​in·​able i-ˈma-jə-nə-bəl 

-ˈmaj-nə-

: capable of being imagined : conceivable

any imaginable location

imaginableness noun

imaginably

i-ˈma-jə-nə-blē 

-ˈmaj-nə-

adverb

Examples of imaginable in a Sentence

Computers now allow us to do things that were hardly imaginable only a few years ago.

The store has fruits of every kind imaginable.

We tried every imaginable therapy.

Recent Examples on the Web

The outbreak is spreading at an unprecedented rate under some of the most challenging conditions imaginable, fueled by mass population movements, violence, mistrust and poor working conditions for frontline health workers. — Constant Same Bagalwa, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

For children who have survived one of the most brutal wars imaginable, choosing an appropriate film is of the utmost importance. — Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026

Worse outcomes are imaginable than a vast oversupply of paperclips. — Niall Ferguson, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2026

It's been a big few months for Austin Abrams moaning and groaning his way through some of the worst situations imaginable. — Megan McCluskey, Time, 16 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English ymaginable, borrowed from Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French, borrowed from Late Latin imāginābilis, from Latin imāginārī "to imagine" + -bilis "capable (of acting) or worthy of (being acted upon)" — more at -able

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for imaginable

• unimaginable

Kids Definition

imaginable

adjective

imag·​in·​able im-ˈaj-(ə-)nə-bəl 

: possible to imagine

any imaginable place

imaginably

-blē 

adverb