Etymology

conceivable

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Today it means: Capable of being conceived or imagined. Full definition →

Middle English conceyvable
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromconceyvable
  2. English todayconceivable

From Middle English conceyvable, equivalent to conceive + -able.

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