Practicable: meaning, definitions and examples

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practicable

 

[ ˈpræktɪkəb(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in a practical sense

Able to be done or put into practice successfully; feasible.

Synonyms

achievable, attainable, feasible, viable, workable.

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Word Description / Examples
practicable

Describes something that can be put into practice or done with available resources and methods.

  • The plan is practicable with the team we have
  • It's a practicable solution if we adhere to the guidelines
feasible

Describes something that is possible and workable, given the current situation, resources, and constraints.

  • Is it feasible to finish the project by the end of the month? This seems like a feasible option considering our budget
achievable

Refers to a goal or target that is possible to reach, usually within a specific timeframe or effort.

  • Setting achievable goals keeps the team motivated
  • Is this target achievable within the next six months?
attainable

Similar to 'achievable', it emphasizes the possibility of reaching a particular objective, often implying a bit of effort or challenge.

  • The milestones are tough but attainable
  • That high score is attainable if you practice regularly
workable

Refers to something that can be effectively used or implemented, often implying some level of effort to make it function.

  • Do you think this is a workable solution? We need a workable plan to meet our deadlines
viable

Indicates the ability of a plan, method, or system to work successfully and sustainably.

  • We need a viable business model
  • The proposal is viable only if we secure additional funding

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,716, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.