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Definitions

conceivable

[kuhn-see-vuh-buhl] / kənˈsi və bəl /
ADJECTIVE
reasonable, easy to understand
Synonyms
STRONGEST
believable convincing credible imaginable probable
WEAK
earthly likely mortal possible supposable thinkable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
implausible impossible improbable inconceivable incredible unbelieveable unconvincing unimaginable unlikely unthinkable
WEAK
difficult unbelievable unreasonable

Example Sentences

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For decades, closure of the strait was regarded as something that was conceivable in theory, but operationally improbable in practice, Morgan Stanley noted.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

But if CBS execs lose their patience, it’s conceivable that the network can pull him off the air and use guest hosts until the end of the program’s run.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

Could they run simulations based on every conceivable shot played in an end, for example?

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

The latest monthly U.S. government data, released Thursday, showed price increases in just about every conceivable consumer category and an overall inflation rate of 2.7%.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 18, 2025

These ways twisted and turned in every conceivable direction, with no logic that I could grasp.

From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.