Practicable: meaning, definitions and examples
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practicable
[ ˈpræktɪkəb(ə)l ]
in a practical sense
Able to be done or put into practice successfully; feasible.
Synonyms
achievable, attainable, feasible, viable, workable.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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practicable |
Describes something that can be put into practice or done with available resources and methods.
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feasible |
Describes something that is possible and workable, given the current situation, resources, and constraints.
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achievable |
Refers to a goal or target that is possible to reach, usually within a specific timeframe or effort.
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attainable |
Similar to 'achievable', it emphasizes the possibility of reaching a particular objective, often implying a bit of effort or challenge.
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workable |
Refers to something that can be effectively used or implemented, often implying some level of effort to make it function.
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viable |
Indicates the ability of a plan, method, or system to work successfully and sustainably.
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Examples of usage
- It is not always practicable to follow the advice given in these manuals.
- Finding a practicable solution to the problem proved challenging.
- Although the idea sounded good in theory, it was not practicable in reality.
Translations
Translations of the word "practicable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 praticável
🇮🇳 व्यवहार्य
🇩🇪 praktikabel
🇮🇩 dapat dilaksanakan
🇺🇦 здійсненний
🇵🇱 wykonalny
🇯🇵 実行可能な (じっこうかのうな)
🇫🇷 praticable
🇪🇸 practicable
🇹🇷 uygulanabilir
🇰🇷 실행 가능한 (실행 가능한)
🇸🇦 قابل للتطبيق
🇨🇿 proveditelný
🇸🇰 uskutočniteľný
🇨🇳 可行的 (kěxíng de)
🇸🇮 izvedljiv
🇮🇸 framkvæmanlegur
🇰🇿 қолдануға болатын
🇬🇪 განხორციელებადი
🇦🇿 tətbiq edilə bilən
🇲🇽 practicable
Etymology
The word 'practicable' originated in the late 16th century from the Latin word 'practicabilis', which means capable of being done or put into practice. Over the centuries, 'practicable' has been used to describe things that are feasible or achievable in a practical sense. It has become a common term in various fields, including engineering, business, and everyday life.
See also: impracticable, malpractice, malpractices, practiced, practices, practitioner, unpracticed.