English Reference
Adverb

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.

You’ll remember that he did not win that leadership election either, and nobody voted for Kendall, except, conceivably, Level 42 fans (she got 4.5%).

The Guardian· 28 Aug 2026

From conceivable + -ly.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level C1 · Advanced
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