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- [prak-ti-kuh-buh l]
- /ˈpræk tɪ kə bəl/
- /ˈpræk.tɪ.kə.bl̩/
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- [prak-ti-kuh-buh l]
- /ˈpræk tɪ kə bəl/
Definitions of practicable word
- adjective practicable capable of being done, effected, or put into practice, with the available means; feasible: a practicable solution. 1
- adjective practicable capable of being used: a practicable gift. 1
- adjective practicable Theater. (of a stage property or part of a set) designed or constructed for actual use; a practicable window; practicable water faucets. 1
- adjective practicable able to be done 1
- adjective practicable If a task, plan, or idea is practicable, people are able to carry it out. 0
- adjective practicable capable of being done; feasible 0
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Origin of practicable
First appearance:
before 1660 One of the 46% oldest English words
1660-70; < Medieval Latin practic(āre) to practice + -able
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Parts of speech for Practicable
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practicable popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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adj practicable
- accomplishable — to bring to its goal or conclusion; carry out; perform; finish: to accomplish one's mission.
- all-purpose — You use all-purpose to refer to things that have lots of different uses or can be used in lots of different situations.
- attainable — Something that is attainable can be achieved.
- be had — To be deceived.
- can do — marked by purposefulness and efficiency: a can-do executive.
adjective practicable
- achievable — If you say that something you are trying to do is achievable, you mean that it is possible for you to succeed in doing it.
- cincher — Something that cinches as in holds and fastens, such as a belt or corset.
- conjecturable — Able to be conjectured upon.
- expedient — (of an action) Convenient and practical, although possibly improper or immoral.
- getatable — Capable of being got at; accessible.
Antonyms for practicable
adj practicable
- impracticable — not practicable; incapable of being put into practice with the available means: an impracticable plan.
- infeasible — not feasible; impracticable.
- inoperable — not operable or practicable.
adjective practicable
- nonfunctional — Not having any particular purpose or function.
- nonviable — not capable of living, growing, and developing, as an embryo, seed, or plant.
Top questions with practicable
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