conceivably

adverb

con·​ceiv·​ably kən-ˈsē-və-blē How to pronounce conceivably (audio)
1
: in a conceivable manner
2
: it may be conceived : possibly
we could conceivably finish next week

Examples of conceivably in a Sentence

we could conceivably finish the project next week
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The work of Columbia Records staff photographer Don Hunstein was influential in the look of the movie, and there are scenes in which his iconic cover shot for The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan could conceivably come to life. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024 However, any of the non-Rate and non-Hawaii destinations were conceivably on the table as of this past Friday afternoon. Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2024 That means that Glover and Erskine could conceivably reprise their roles in some shape or form, whether their characters are dead or alive. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024 Biden's most recent decisions on Ukraine could conceivably box the next commander-in-chief in. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for conceivably 

Word History

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of conceivably was in 1625

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“Conceivably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conceivably. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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