practicable

1 of 2

adjective

prac·​ti·​ca·​ble ˈprak-ti-kə-bəl 

1

: capable of being put into practice or of being done or accomplished : feasible

a practicable plan

2

: capable of being used : usable

a practicable weapon

practicability

ˌprak-ti-kə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

practicableness

ˈprak-ti-kə-bəl-nəs 

noun

practicably

ˈprak-ti-kə-blē 

adverb

practicableness

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noun

prac·​ti·​ca·​ble·​ness

plural -es

: practicability sense 1

Synonyms of practicable

Adjective

• possible
• achievable
• feasible
• attainable

Choose the Right Synonym for practicable

possible, practicable, feasible mean capable of being realized.

possible implies that a thing may certainly exist or occur given the proper conditions.

a possible route up the west face of the mountain

practicable implies that something may be effected by available means or under current conditions.

a solution that is not practicable in the time available

feasible applies to what is likely to work or be useful in attaining the end desired.

commercially feasible for mass production

Examples of practicable in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Adjective

The inmate can choose to decline the offer and be released as soon as possible or practicable. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026

Others wonder whether a revival of the uptown flagship is practicable. — David Moin, Footwear News, 11 June 2026

McCuskey says a testing regimen is just not practicable and that Becky can still compete, but on a boys team. — ABC News, 12 Jan. 2026

Those decisions should be made with a commitment to replenishing reserves as soon as practicable. — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for practicable

• impracticable

Kids Definition

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

practicability

ˌprak-ti-kə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun