practicable

[ prak-ti-kuh-buhl ]
/ ˈpræk tɪ kə bəl /
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adjective

capable of being done, effected, or put into practice, with the available means; feasible: a practicable solution.
capable of being used: a practicable gift.
Theater. (of a stage property or part of a set) designed or constructed for actual use; a practicable window; practicable water faucets.

Origin of practicable

1660–70; < Medieval Latin practic(āre) to practice + -able

synonym study for practicable

1. See possible.

OTHER WORDS FROM practicable

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH practicable

possible practicable practical (see synonym study at possible)

Words nearby practicable

pr., pr0n, pra, pracharak, practic, practicable, practical, practical art, practical effect, practical imperative, practical joke

Words related to practicable

applicable, feasible, practical, achievable, workable, attainable, viable, handy, doable, accessible, functional, open, operative, possible, serviceable, usable, useful, employable, utilizable, performable

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British Dictionary definitions for practicable

practicable
/ (ˈpræktɪkəbəl) /

adjective

capable of being done; feasible
usable

Derived forms of practicable

practicability or practicableness, noun practicably, adverb

Word Origin for practicable

C17: from French praticable, from pratiquer to practise; see practical

undefined practicable

See practical