conceivably
|con-ceiv-a-bly|
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/kənˈsiːvəbli/
(conceive)
possibly imagined
Etymology
Etymology Information
'conceivably' 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 'conceivably' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to take together or to form an idea,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'possibly or imaginably.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that can be imagined or believed; possibly.
Conceivably, the project could be completed by next year.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35