conceivable

adjective

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

Examples of conceivable in a Sentence

They discussed the question from every conceivable angle. It is conceivable that she will refuse to go.
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The undercard included Henry Rollins (talking, not rocking), the Hold Steady (talking and rocking), and Patton & Rahzel (every conceivable sound the human voice can make). Al Shipley, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024 Maskers ruled the streets of the downtown district, and every conceivable grotesquery of make-up was to be found among the thousands of jollifiers. Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 28 Nov. 2024 Whether an alternative engagement ring style, a wedding band, anniversary band, or simply a luxurious ring to wear on any finger, there are also scores of natural diamond eternity bands in every conceivable diamond shape, weighing up to a total 4 carats. Ashley Davis, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024 Phenomenal by any conceivable metric, but what comes next is out of his hands. Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for conceivable 

Word History

First Known Use

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 22 Dec. 2024.

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