English Explanatory Dictionary

practicable

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Capable of being accomplished; feasible.
  2. Serving a useful function; useful, functional or handy.
  3. Available for use; accessible or employable.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɹæktɪkəbəl/ En-us-practicable.oga

Word forms

practicable practiceable practisable practiseable

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin prācticābilis, partly modelled on Middle French praticable. By surface analysis, practice (verb) + -able.

Synonyms

usable feasible workable

Antonyms

impracticable

Related words

practical

Derived words

practicability practicableness practicably unpracticable
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