thinkable

American  

[thing-kuh-buhl] / ˈθɪŋ kə bəl /

adjective

1. capable of being thought; think; thought; conceivable.

2. that may be considered as possible or likely.

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thinkable British  

/ ˈθɪŋkəbəl /

adjective

1. able to be conceived or considered; possible; feasible

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Other Word Forms

• thinkableness noun
• thinkably adverb

Etymology

Origin of thinkable

First recorded in 1850–55; think ¹ + -able

Example Sentences

A rate increase, once unthinkable, has become thinkable thanks to stubborn inflation, Iran and a resilient economy.

From The Wall Street Journal

In that room on that day, such thoughts were not even thinkable.

From Literature

Distant from the judging eyes of people they know and with every thinkable comfort at their fingertips, each drops their guard, just like the other guests.

From Salon

This was unthinkable at the start of the season given their pedigree, but it has become very thinkable in recent weeks, especially after the fearful going over they got when losing 4-2 in Paris.

From BBC

Had I been in office, not even thinkable.

From Salon