thinkable
|think-a-ble|
B2
/ˈθɪŋkəbl/
(think)
idea or thinking
Etymology
Etymology Information
'thinkable' originates from the verb 'think' combined with the suffix '-able', which indicates capability or possibility.
Historical Evolution
'think' changed from the Old English word 'þencan' and eventually became the modern English word 'think'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to conceive in the mind', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being thought or imagined.
The idea of traveling to Mars is now thinkable.
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Last updated: 2025/01/18 20:55