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practicable

/ˈpræk.tɪ.kə.bəl/
prac · ti · ca · ble
Adverb:practicably
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• adjective

1

Capable of being put into practice, carried out, or accomplished successfully; feasible.

Example

"The committee concluded that building a tunnel under the bay was the only practicable solution."

2

Capable of being used, traversed, or crossed (especially of a road, pass, or theatrical prop).

Example

"The mountain pass remains practicable for supply vehicles only during the summer months."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'practicable' with 'practical': 'practicable' means capable of being carried out or put into practice (feasible), whereas 'practical' means sensible, useful, or suited to actual conditions.

• Rhymes for practicable

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 17th century from French praticable, from Medieval Latin practicabilis, derived from Late Latin practicare ('to perform, practice').

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