imaginable

[ih-maj-uh-nuh-buhl]

adjective

1. capable of being imagined or conceived.

Other Word Forms

• imaginableness noun
• imaginably adverb
• unimaginable adjective
• unimaginableness noun
• unimaginably adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of imaginable¹

1325–75; Middle English < Late Latin imāginābilis, equivalent to Latin imāginā ( rī ) to imagine + -bilis -ble

Example Sentences

As for the long-term consequences of such a dramatic reversal — or implosion or willful destruction — in America’s relationship to the rest of the world, they are scarcely imaginable.

From Salon

The day Likins brought the cats home, staffers at Cool Cat Collective and TippedEars gave her every resource imaginable, including a 20% off coupon for Chewy products and scratch post recommendations.

From Los Angeles Times

We have reached a dark and dangerous moment in which the worst is imaginable in the near future, and not just because of Kirk’s assassination.

From Salon

After five consecutive losses, several weeks of mounting frustration, and the most painful collapse imaginable the night before, the Dodgers took a crucial first step toward righting their sinking ship on Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times

If that’s even 10 percent true, it has to rank as one of the cruelest historical ironies imaginable.

From Salon

Related Words

• conceivable 
• plausible 
• sensible