Practicability: meaning, definitions and examples

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practicability

 

[ ˌpræktɪkəˈbɪləti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in business

The quality or state of being useful or suitable for a particular purpose; feasibility.

Synonyms

feasibility, viability, workability

Examples of usage

  • The practicability of the new marketing strategy is being questioned.
  • Before implementing any changes, we need to consider the practicability of the proposed solutions.
Context #2 | Noun

in everyday life

The quality of being able to be put into practice effectively; the likelihood of success.

Synonyms

applicability, practicality, workableness

Examples of usage

  • She doubted the practicability of the diet plan.
  • The practicability of his idea was proven when it led to increased efficiency.

Translations

Translations of the word "practicability" in other languages:

🇵🇹 praticabilidade

🇮🇳 व्यवहार्यता

🇩🇪 Praktikabilität

🇮🇩 praktikabilitas

🇺🇦 практичність

🇵🇱 praktyczność

🇯🇵 実行可能性

🇫🇷 praticabilité

🇪🇸 practicabilidad

🇹🇷 uygulanabilirlik

🇰🇷 실행 가능성

🇸🇦 الجدوى

🇨🇿 uskutečnitelnost

🇸🇰 uskutočniteľnosť

🇨🇳 可行性

🇸🇮 praktičnost

🇮🇸 framkvæmanleiki

🇰🇿 іске асырылу мүмкіндігі

🇬🇪 პრაქტიკულობა

🇦🇿 praktikliyini

🇲🇽 practicabilidad

Etymology

The word 'practicability' originated from the Latin word 'practicabilis', meaning 'that can be done'. It first appeared in the early 19th century and has since been used to describe the quality of being useful or suitable for a particular purpose.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,532, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.