Practicable

Origin

From French praticable.

Pronunciation===

• IPA: /ˈpræktɪkÉ™bl/

Full definition of practicable

Adjective

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

Usage notes

Example of use contrasted with practical:

"While others might agree that it really was practical to rewrite the entire section, it just was not truly practicable given other considerations."

Synonyms

• (capable of being accomplished) feasible, workable
• usable

Antonyms

• impracticable

Derived terms

• practicability
• practicableness
• practicably

Related terms

• practical