Conceivable
/kənˈsiːvəbəl/
Definitions
Capable of being imagined, understood, or believed.
/kənˈsiːvəbəl/
Capable of being imagined or understood.
It's conceivable that they might change their minds.
💡 Simply: If something is conceivable, it's something you can imagine or think about. Like, it's conceivable that you'll win the lottery (even if it's not very likely!).
👶 For kids: If something is conceivable, it means you can think about it, like imagining a dinosaur wearing a hat!
More Examples
The plan seemed conceivable, if ambitious.
A solution is conceivable, though it might be difficult.
How It's Used
"It is conceivable that a cure for cancer will be found within our lifetime."
"The theory provides a conceivable explanation for the observed phenomenon."
Idioms & expressions
It's conceivable that...
Used to express the possibility of something happening or being true.
"It's conceivable that the project will be delayed."
From Middle English *conceiven*, from Old French *concevoir*, from Latin *concipere* ('to take in, conceive'), from *con-* ('with, together') + *capere* ('to take').
The word 'conceivable' has been used since the late 15th century, evolving from its root meaning of 'to understand' or 'to grasp' to its present sense of 'capable of being imagined'.
Memory tip
Think of a concept you CAN SEE and BELIEVE.