Basic Details
Word: Conceivable
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Something that can be imagined or thought of.
Synonyms: Imaginary, possible, thinkable
Antonyms: Inconceivable, impossible
Idioms and Phrases
- Conceivable scenario: A situation that can be imagined. Example: "In a conceivable scenario, the team could win the championship with enough practice."
- Conceivable future: A future event that is possible to envision. Example: "In a conceivable future, everyone would have access to clean water."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The scientist explored all conceivable methods to solve the problem we were facing.
Example 2: It is conceivable that we might travel to other planets in the future.
Example 3: She considered every conceivable option before making her final decision.
Fun Fact
The word "conceivable" comes from the Latin word "concipere," meaning "to take in, to imagine." It has been used in various forms since the early 14th century, first appearing in English as "conceiven."
Famous Quote
"The power of imagination makes us infinite." John Muir
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "conceivable" mean?
a) Something that is unseen
b) Not able to be imagined
c) Something that can be imagined
d) Something that is impossible
Answer: c) Something that can be imagined
2. Which of these is a synonym of "conceivable"?
a) Unthinkable
b) Possible
c) Absurd
d) Unimaginable
Answer: b) Possible
3. What is an antonym of "conceivable"?
a) Understandable
b) Inconceivable
c) Reasonable
d) Realistic
Answer: b) Inconceivable
4. Which sentence uses "conceivable" correctly?
a) It is conceivable that we can fly without wings.
b) The bird was conceived easily.
c) She made plausible conceivables.
d) The conceivable girl walked to school.
Answer: a) It is conceivable that we can fly without wings.
5. Which idiom means a situation that can be imagined?
a) Conceivable scenario
b) Out of the blue
c) Piece of cake
d) Adding fuel to the fire
Answer: a) Conceivable scenario
