conceivable

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adjective

con·​ceiv·​able kən-ˈsē-və-bəl How to pronounce conceivable (audio)
Synonyms of conceivablenext
: capable of being conceived : imaginable
every conceivable combination
conceivability
kən-ˌsē-və-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce conceivable (audio)
noun
conceivableness
kən-ˈsē-və-bəl-nəs How to pronounce conceivable (audio)
noun

conceivability

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noun

con·​ceiv·​abil·​i·​ty kən-ˌsē-və-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce conceivability (audio)
plural -es
: the quality or state of being conceivable

Examples of conceivable in a Sentence

Adjective They discussed the question from every conceivable angle. It is conceivable that she will refuse to go.
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This experience has made so much possible for me in every conceivable way. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 2 Aug. 2026 Cristobal and the Canes are crushing recruiting by every conceivable metric, which should terrify the rest of the country. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026 There are conceivable uses that might seem entertaining or harmless, such as interacting with a consenting celebrity or a recreation of a historical figure. — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Goodall has become the dominant force in ring building in the UK, working for almost every conceivable promoter — unusual in itself given this is a sport built on such fierce sporting and commercial rivalries. — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for conceivable

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First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of conceivable was in the 15th century

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“Conceivable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conceivable. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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