conceivable

adjective

con·​ceiv·​able kən-ˈsē-və-bəl 

: capable of being conceived : imaginable

every conceivable combination

conceivability

kən-ˌsē-və-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

conceivableness

kən-ˈsē-və-bəl-nəs 

noun

Examples of conceivable in a Sentence

They discussed the question from every conceivable angle.

It is conceivable that she will refuse to go.

Recent Examples on the Web

So, imagine running 30 miles with a stomach full of every conceivable combination and permutation of tortilla, meat, and cheese, and then doing it at altitude. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2026

This study provides a first systematic empirical look at the psychological infrastructure that makes such violence conceivable. — Lisa Hagen, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026

Throughout its history, The Amazing Race has aired in pretty much every conceivable time slot on every possible night during every part of the year. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Sep. 2026

Schumaker’s Cardinals went on to win the World Series by defeating his current employer in one of the most painful defeats conceivable for a franchise, or fans. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for conceivable

• achievable
• believable
• perceivable
• receivable
• retrievable
• inconceivable
• irretrievable
• unbelievable