practicable

[prak-ti-kuh-buhl]

adjective

1. capable of being done, effected, or put into practice, with the available means; feasible.

   a practicable solution.

   Synonyms: attainable, achievable, workable
   Antonyms: unfeasible

2. capable of being used.

   a practicable gift.

3. Theater.,  (of a stage property or part of a set) designed or constructed for actual use; a practicable window; practicable water faucets.

practicable

/ ˈpræktɪkəbəl /

adjective

1. capable of being done; feasible

2. usable

Other Word Forms

• practicability noun
• practicableness noun
• practicably adverb
• nonpracticability noun
• nonpracticable adjective
• nonpracticableness noun
• nonpracticably adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of practicable¹

1660–70; < Medieval Latin practic ( āre ) to practice + -able

Word History and Origins

Origin of practicable¹

C17: from French praticable, from pratiquer to practise; see _practical

Synonym Study

See possible.

Example Sentences

The law requires heat-illness training for employees and protections such as providing break areas with shade and “pure, suitably cool” water as “close as practicable” to workers when temperatures exceed 80 degrees.

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Berry said despite the minimal risk, the government is "required to eliminate risk as much as reasonably practicable".

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Buckingham Palace has said the move from Royal Lodge in Windsor to Sandringham will take place "as soon as possible and practicable".

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But royal sources have said it will not be immediate, and instead be "as soon as possible and practicable".

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Formal notice was given to surrender the lease at the Royal Lodge on Thursday and it is understood that Andrew's move to Sandringham will take place "as soon as practicable".

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Related Words

• achievable www.thesaurus.com
• applicable 
• attainable 
• doable 
• feasible 
• handy 
• practical 
• viable 
• workable