conceivable

[US]/kən'siːvəb(ə)l/
[UK]/kən'sivəbl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. imaginable, believable, thinkable

Example Sentences

It is hardly conceivable that....

by every conceivable means

in every conceivable way that action was entirely wrong.

There is no conceivable reason why there should be any difficulty.

discussing the problems from every conceivable angle.

it behoves the House to assure itself that there is no conceivable alternative.

it was photographed from every conceivable angle.

They discussed the matter from all conceivable angles.

"It is conceivable that there will be a new economic crisis throughout the world, but we hope it won't happen."

It is conceivable that there will be a new economic crisis throughout the world, but we hope it won’t happen.

Real-world Examples

So, they throw every conceivable resource into this offensive.

Source: Yale University Open Course: European Civilization (Audio Version)

You think? Or is it different in every conceivable respect?

Source: Modern Family Season 6

No longer. It is quite conceivable that 36,000km will prove the limit of human ambition.

Source: The Economist - Comprehensive

It was conceivable, or believable, that Germany was building an atomic bomb.

Source: 6 Minute English

It's conceivable that because of the year that you've had...

Source: Lost Girl Season 05

He might conceivable have some interesting things to say about being a newcomer to movie-making.

Source: Listen to this 3 Advanced English Listening

It is equally conceivable that the fantasy-made-reality of human space flight will return to fantasy.

Source: The Economist - Comprehensive

The guidelines make the process seem simple, assigning a value to every conceivable unhappy scenario.

Source: The Guardian (Article Version)

What I'm asking is, what conceivable reason there can be for such appalling extravagance?

Source: Yes, Minister Season 2

It is still, though, conceivable using existing technology. It is after this that the handwaving really starts.

Source: The Economist - Technology

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