Imaginableable to be thought of or pictured mentally describes something that can be thought of or picturedformed as an image in the mind in the mind. It is often used in phrases like “every imaginable way” or “the most imaginable outcomea result or end result of an event or action.”
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˌɪˈmædʒənəbəl/
Easy pronunciation: ih-MAJ-uh-nuh-buhl (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress is on the second syllable, with secondary stress at the beginning.
Adjective meaning capable of being imagined.
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Imaginable Meaning
able to be thought of or pictured in the mind
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: capable of being imagined
Example: She tried every imaginable way to solve the problem.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- conceivable — A close formal synonym for something that can be thought of or considered possible.
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Imaginable Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- conceivable
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Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse imaginable with imaginary. Imaginary means not real, while imaginable means something you can think of or picture.
- Do not use imaginable to mean impossible or unthinkable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does imaginable mean?
Imaginable means capable of being imagined or pictured in the mind.
What is a synonym for imaginable?
A close synonym is conceivable.
Is imaginable the same as imaginary?
No. Imaginary means not real, while imaginable means something you can think of or picture.
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