Practicable

Quick meaning: Practicable is an adjective meaning Capable of being accomplished; feasible.

Meaning

Capable of being accomplished; feasible.

More Meanings

1. Serving a useful function; useful, functional or handy.
2. Available for use; accessible or employable.

Example Sentences

The law in most states says that cyclists must ride as far to the right as is practicable.

This sober and unflinching analysis should be read and reckoned with by anyone concerned with practicable change in the long-suffering region.

Monday’s executive order called on the secretary of state and director of the Office of Management and Budget to pause funding “with all practicable speed.”

I glanced up, — there was no trap door which led to the roof. No practicable nook or cranny, in which a living being could lie concealed, was anywhere at hand.

Word Forms

• practiceable
• practisable
• practiseable

Synonyms for practicable

Depending on context, synonyms include feasible, workable, usable, viable, practical, possible.

Antonyms for practicable

Common opposites include impracticable.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include feasible, workable, operable, possible, practical, viable.

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