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View usage for: (præktɪkəbəl) adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE]If a task, plan, or idea is practicable, people are able to carry it out. [formal] It is not reasonably practicable to offer her the original job back. Teachers can only be expected to do what is reasonable and practicable. Synonyms: feasible, possible, viable, workable More Synonyms of practicable practicability (præktɪkəbɪlɪti) uncountable noun Knotman and I discussed the practicability of the idea. [+ of] Synonyms: feasibility, use, value, advantage More Synonyms of practicable practicable in British English (ˈpræktɪkəbəl) adjective1. capable of being done; feasible ▶ USAGE See note at practicalDerived forms practicability (ˌpracticaˈbility) or practicableness (ˈpracticableness) noun practicably (ˈpracticably) adverb Word origin C17: from French praticable, from pratiquer to practise; see practicalpracticable in American English (ˈpræktɪkəbəl) adjective1. that can be done or put into practice; feasible a practicable plan 2. that can be used; usable; useful a practicable tool SIMILAR WORDS: ˈpossible, ˈpractical Derived forms practicability (ˌpracticaˈbility) noun or ˈpracticableness practicably (ˈpracticably) adverb Word origin altered (based on practice) < Fr praticable < pratiquerExamples of 'practicable' in a sentencepracticable It was the only practicable idea on the table.It said it would cease those operations as soon as practicable.It is important that it is done as soon as is practicable.Clearly the citizen must use only reasonable force and hand over the arrested person to the police as soon as practicable.When this work is complete we will be better able to judge what improvements are possible and whether these are reasonably practicable.Under health and safety law, you have to do what is reasonably practicable.These will be published as soon as practicable, the company said.To the extent practicable, any modification must be made in accordance with the donor's probable intention.You have to give your employer at least three weeks' notice before you intend to stop work, or as soon as is reasonably practicable. In other languagespracticable British English: practicable ADJECTIVE If a task, plan, or idea is practicable, people are able to carry it out. It is not practicable to offer her the original job back. - American English: practicable
- Brazilian Portuguese: viável
- Chinese: 可行的
- European Spanish: factible
- French: réalisable
- German: durchführbar
- Italian: praticabile
- Japanese: 実行可能な
- Korean: 실행 가능한
- European Portuguese: viável
- Latin American Spanish: factible
Definition capable of being done Teachers can only be expected to do what is practicable. Synonyms doable within the realm of possibility performable Opposites impossible , out of the question , unworkable , unattainable , unachievable , unfeasible , beyond the bounds of possibility see practicalAdditional synonymsIt is a good idea to start with easily achievable goals. Synonyms attainable, obtainable, winnable, reachable, realizable, within your grasp, graspable, gettable, acquirable, possible, accessible, probable, feasible, practicable, accomplishableIt is unrealistic to believe perfection is a attainable goal. Synonyms achievable, possible, likely, potential, accessible, probable, at hand, feasible, within reach, practicable, obtainable, reachable, realizable, graspable, gettable, procurable, accomplishableDefinition capable of being done Everything is possible if we want it enough. Synonyms feasible, viable, workable, achievable, within reach, on (informal), practicable, attainable, doable, realizable, Po$Ebl Nearby words ofpracticable - powerless
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Additional synonymsDefinition able to be put into practice commercially viable products Synonyms workable, practical, feasible, suitable, realistic, operational, applicable, usable, practicable, serviceable, operable, within the bounds of possibility Definition able to operate efficiently This isn't a workable solution to the problem. Synonyms viable, possible, practical, feasible, practicable, doable |