Meaning & Definition of Conceivable in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Capable of being conceived or imagined.

  Example Sentence: It is conceivable that we might discover extraterrestrial life.

• Definition: Possible to comprehend or grasp mentally.

  Example Sentence: Any conceivable solution to the problem was considered.

Etymology

Origin: From Middle French 'concevable', from Latin 'concipere' meaning 'to take in or to conceive'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• as far as the eye can see: used to indicate a wide range or area within the limits of imagination.
• beyond comprehension: referring to something that is not conceivable or understandable.
• within the realm of possibility: something that is conceivable or likely to happen.

Translations

• Spanish: concebible

• French: conceivable

• German: vorstellbar

• Russian: понятный

Related Words

• conceive: to form or devise (a plan or idea) in the mind.

• concept: an abstract idea or a general notion.

• conception: the forming or devising of a plan or idea.

Slang Meanings of conceivable

• Meaning: Totally possible.

  Example Sentence: Getting that promotion? Yeah, that's totally conceivable!

• Meaning: In the realm of imagination.

  Example Sentence: That idea for a flying car is not just conceivable, it's on my wish list!