Conceivable

/kənˈsiː.və.bəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Capable of being imagined or understood.

In a universe with infinite possibilities, anything is conceivable.

Possible to comprehend or believe.

It's conceivable that the project could be completed ahead of schedule.

Able to be thought of or formulated in the mind.

He was not able to think of any conceivable reason for her behavior.

Within the limits of what can be regarded as real or true.

The results were not just surprising, but also conceivable given the data we had.

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

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.

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.

Totally possible.

Getting that promotion? Yeah, that's totally conceivable!

In the realm of imagination.

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