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- [kuh n-see-vuh-buh l]
- /kənˈsi və bəl/
- /kənˈsiː.və.bl̩/
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- [kuh n-see-vuh-buh l]
- /kənˈsi və bəl/
Definitions of conceivable word
- adjective conceivable If something is conceivable, you can imagine it or believe it. 3
- adjective conceivable capable of being understood, believed, or imagined; possible 3
- adjective conceivable that can be conceived, understood, imagined, or believed 3
- adjective conceivable capable of being conceived; imaginable. 1
- noun conceivable Capable of being imagined or grasped mentally. 1
- adjective conceivable possible to imagine 1
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Origin of conceivable
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English. See conceive, -able
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Parts of speech for Conceivable
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conceivable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for conceivable
adj conceivable
- credible — Credible means able to be trusted or believed.
- believable — Something that is believable makes you think that it could be true or real.
- convincing — If you describe someone or something as convincing, you mean that they make you believe that a particular thing is true, correct, or genuine.
- imaginable — capable of being imagined or conceived.
- probable — likely to occur or prove true: He foresaw a probable business loss. He is the probable writer of the article.
adjective conceivable
- plausible — having an appearance of truth or reason; seemingly worthy of approval or acceptance; credible; believable: a plausible excuse; a plausible plot.
- feasible — capable of being done, effected, or accomplished: a feasible plan.
- reasonable — agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical: a reasonable choice for chairman.
adverb conceivable
- perchance — Literary. perhaps; maybe; possibly.
- imaginably — capable of being imagined or conceived.
- mayhap — perhaps.
- conceivably — capable of being conceived; imaginable.
Antonyms for conceivable
adj conceivable
- implausible — not plausible; not having the appearance of truth or credibility: an implausible alibi.
- improbable — not probable; unlikely to be true or to happen: Rain is improbable tonight.
- inconceivable — not conceivable; unimaginable; unthinkable.
- unimaginable — capable of being imagined or conceived.
- unlikely — not likely to be or occur; improbable; marked by doubt.
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