conceivably

adverb

con·​ceiv·​ably kən-ˈsē-və-blē How to pronounce conceivably (audio)
1
: in a conceivable manner
2
: it may be conceived : possibly
we could conceivably finish next week

Examples of conceivably in a Sentence

we could conceivably finish the project next week
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And even Floria’s strenuous relationship with her children is barely an afterthought, with one scene that could conceivably serve as a pressure point offering little more than half-baked exposition. Adam Solomons, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2025 Their bullpen could conceivably navigate the entire season with the pitchers currently in the organization. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025 It might even, conceivably, be configured to act as a sealant – much like that used in military aircraft fuel tanks. David Szondy, New Atlas, 11 Feb. 2025 Road bike helmets can be split into two main categories: aero helmets and climbing helmets, and this one can conceivably be both. Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for conceivably 

Word History

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of conceivably was in 1625

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“Conceivably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conceivably. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.

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