imaginable
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of imaginable
1325–75; Middle English < Late Latin imāginābilis, equivalent to Latin imāginā ( rī ) to imagine + -bilis -ble
Explanation
If something is imaginable, it's something you can think of or conceive. Often, this means the same as "possible." If something is imaginable, then it's possible to conceive it or grasp it with your mind. Since the mind is powerful, a lot of things are imaginable. This word is often used in exaggerations or to make something seem impressive. People will say things like, "That was the worst day imaginable," which means it would be impossible to think of a worse day. If you can think of something, it's imaginable.
Vocabulary lists containing imaginable
Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -able, -ible
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Example Sentences
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The fire has "surpassed all possible and imaginable limits," said Mar Nicolas, mayor of the nearby small town of Brunete, which is hosting around a hundred evacuees.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
His family said they said they were "beyond grateful to Dáithí's donor and their family for making such a selfless decision at the most difficult time imaginable".
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Everyone around me got to breathe and scream and let out their frustrations about our nation in the most delightful way imaginable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
I worked for about a year at every job imaginable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
Frederick is stronger than he is in every imaginable way.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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