conceivable

adjective con·ceiv·able \kən-ˈsē-və-bəl\

: able to be imagined : imaginable or possible

Full Definition of CONCEIVABLE

: capable of being conceived : imaginable <every conceivable combination>

— con·ceiv·abil·i·ty \kən-ˌsē-və-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— con·ceiv·able·ness \-ˈsē-və-bəl-nəs\ noun

See conceivable defined for English-language learners

15th century

CONCEIVABLENESS Defined for Kids

adjective con·ceiv·able \kən-ˈsē-və-bəl\

: possible to imagine or understand <They serve ice cream in every conceivable flavor.>

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