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conceivably

adv.
C1 Advanced US //kənˈsivəbɫi// UK //kənsˈiːvəbli// con·ceiv·ably

adv. in a way that is possible or can be imagined. You use this to describe a situation that might happen, even if it is not very likely.

adv. in a manner that is possible or can be imagined; logically or physically feasible.


SIMPLE

It is conceivable that the weather will improve by tomorrow.

CONTEXTUAL

The committee considered that conceivably, the new policy could lead to a significant increase in productivity.

COMPLEX

While the initial proposal seemed far-fetched, conceivably, the technology could be adapted to solve the current environmental crisis within a decade.

Origin

From conceivable + -ly.

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