conceivable
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/kənˈsiːvəbl/
(conceive)
possibly imagined
Etymology
Etymology Information
'conceivable' originates from the Latin word 'concipere', where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'capere' meant 'to take'.
Historical Evolution
'concipere' transformed into the Old French word 'concevoir', and eventually became the modern English word 'conceive', from which 'conceivable' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to take or receive something together', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of being imagined'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being imagined or grasped mentally.
It is conceivable that we will reach Mars within the next decade.
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Last updated: 2025/01/14 02:51