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thinkable

think·a·ble
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [thing-kuh-buh l]
    • /ˈθɪŋ kə bəl/
    • /ˈθɪŋkəbl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

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Synonyms 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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