Imaginably: meaning, definitions and examples
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imaginably
[ ɪˈmædʒ.ɪ.nə.bli ]
degree of possibility
Imaginably refers to something that can be conceived of or thought about in terms of possibility or potential. It suggests a scenario or outcome that is feasible, though not guaranteed.
Synonyms
conceivably, possibly, potentially, theoretically
Examples of usage
- She could imaginably become the best pianist in the world.
- Imaginably, this new policy could lead to better outcomes for everyone.
- The project could, imaginably, take several years to complete.
Translations
Translations of the word "imaginably" in other languages:
🇵🇹 imaginavelmente
🇮🇳 कल्पनात्मक रूप से
🇩🇪 vorstellbar
🇮🇩 dapat dibayangkan
🇺🇦 уявно
🇵🇱 wyobrażalnie
🇯🇵 想像上
🇫🇷 imaginablement
🇪🇸 imaginablemente
🇹🇷 hayal edilebilir şekilde
🇰🇷 상상할 수 있을 정도로
🇸🇦 يمكن تخيله
🇨🇿 představitelně
🇸🇰 predstaviteľne
🇨🇳 可以想象地
🇸🇮 predstavljivo
🇮🇸 ímyndanlega
🇰🇿 елестететіндей
🇬🇪 წარმოდგენითი
🇦🇿 təsəvvür edilə bilən
🇲🇽 imaginablemente
Etymology
The word 'imaginably' is derived from the root 'imagine', which comes from the Latin 'imaginari', meaning 'to form a mental image'. The suffix '-ably' is used to form adverbs indicating the manner in which an action is performed. The concept of imagining is closely tied to possibilities and hypothetical scenarios, which is why 'imaginably' conveys the essence of things that could be conceived within the realm of thought. The formation of the word reflects the developmental path of English from its Latin influences, and by the 19th century, 'imaginably' became more common in academic and literary contexts, further solidifying its usage in modern English.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #42,252, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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