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- [thing-kuh-buh l]
- /ˈθɪŋ kə bəl/
- /ˈθɪŋkəbl/
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- [thing-kuh-buh l]
- /ˈθɪŋ kə bəl/
Definitions of thinkable word
- adjective thinkable capable of being thought; conceivable. 1
- adjective thinkable that may be considered as possible or likely. 1
- adjective thinkable able to be conceived or considered; possible; feasible 0
- adjective thinkable that can be thought; conceivable 0
- adjective thinkable that can be considered as a possibility 0
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Origin of thinkable
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
First recorded in 1850-55; think1 + -able
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Parts of speech for Thinkable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
thinkable popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
thinkable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for thinkable
adj thinkable
- apprehensible — capable of being comprehended or grasped mentally
- can do — marked by purposefulness and efficiency: a can-do executive.
- conceivable — If something is conceivable, you can imagine it or believe it.
- doable — capable of being done.
- honest to god — real or genuine.
adjective thinkable
- cincher — Something that cinches as in holds and fastens, such as a belt or corset.
- conjecturable — Able to be conjectured upon.
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