# conceivably

/kənˈsivəbɫi/ (US) · /kənsˈiːvəbli/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/conceivably
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

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.

For teachers: in a manner that is possible or can be imagined; logically or physically feasible.

## Examples

- It is conceivable that the weather will improve by tomorrow.
- The committee considered that conceivably, the new policy could lead to a significant increase in productivity.
- While the initial proposal seemed far-fetched, conceivably, the technology could be adapted to solve the current environmental crisis within a decade.

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