practicable
adjective
prac·ti·ca·ble
ˈprak-ti-kə-bəl 
1
2
: capable of being used : usable
a practicable weapon
Synonyms
Examples of practicable in a Sentence
The idea is interesting but not practicable, I'm afraid.
a solution that is not practicable in the time available to us
Recent Examples on the Web
But Marlon was paradoxical himself, so why should his vision not be practicable and paradoxical, as well?
—
Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
However, the engagement was postponed due to her procedure on Jan. 16 and was reinstated as soon as was practicable, according to palace aides.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024
It was reinstated as soon as was practicable, according to palace aides.
—Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 29 Feb. 2024
During the winter, the only practicable way of accessing most of this private
land is by traveling by snowmobile through the closure area on Forest Roads 094, 227, and
012.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
These can be the design styles that are deemed downright ugly or silly, the ones that are overplayed, and others that aren’t practicable or easy to pull off.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 2 Jan. 2024
Trump anticipates that Smith would then be poised to urge that all pretrial matters be wrapped up quickly and that the trial should proceed as close to March 4 as practicable.
—Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 6 Jan. 2024
As explained on the monarchy’s Royal.UK website, which has yet to be updated in full following the Queen’s death, the royal family is asked to be affiliated with more organizations than is practicable.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 12 Dec. 2023
As frustrating as biding your time can be, plan smaller and more achievable steps to maintain forward momentum without taking on more than is practicable for your growing business.
—Dr Byron Cole, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
However, the engagement was postponed due to her procedure on Jan. 16 and was reinstated as soon as was practicable, according to palace aides.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024
It was reinstated as soon as was practicable, according to palace aides.
—Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 29 Feb. 2024
During the winter, the only practicable way of accessing most of this private
land is by traveling by snowmobile through the closure area on Forest Roads 094, 227, and
012.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
These can be the design styles that are deemed downright ugly or silly, the ones that are overplayed, and others that aren’t practicable or easy to pull off.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 2 Jan. 2024
Trump anticipates that Smith would then be poised to urge that all pretrial matters be wrapped up quickly and that the trial should proceed as close to March 4 as practicable.
—Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 6 Jan. 2024
As explained on the monarchy’s Royal.UK website, which has yet to be updated in full following the Queen’s death, the royal family is asked to be affiliated with more organizations than is practicable.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 12 Dec. 2023
As frustrating as biding your time can be, plan smaller and more achievable steps to maintain forward momentum without taking on more than is practicable for your growing business.
—Dr Byron Cole, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
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“Practicable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/practicable. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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practicable
adjective
prac·ti·ca·ble
ˈprak-ti-kə-bəl
1
: capable of being done, put into practice, or accomplished : feasible
a practicable plan
2
: usable
a practicable weapon
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