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practicability

/ˌpræk.tɪ.kəˈbɪl.ə.ti/
prac · ti · ca · bil · i · ty
Adverb:practicably
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Plural:practicabilities
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Adjective:practicable
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practicability Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or state of being capable of being put into practice, carried out, or accomplished; feasibility.

Example

"The engineering committee conducted a thorough study to assess the practicability of constructing a tunnel beneath the bay."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Practicability" refers to whether a plan or action is capable of being carried out in practice (feasibility), whereas "practicality" refers to whether something is sensible, useful, or suited to actual conditions.

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poznan
pozole
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practical
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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 17th century from the adjective "practicable" and the suffix "-ity", ultimately tracing back to Late Latin "practicus" and Ancient Greek "praktikos" (fit for action), from "prassein" (to do or act).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Practicability. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/practicability
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