What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
imaginable
Example
The artist created an image of an imaginable world where humans and animals coexist peacefully. [imaginable: adjective]
Example
It's hard to imagine a scenario where this outcome is imaginable. [imaginable: noun]
thinkable
Example
It's not unthinkable that we might have to cancel the event due to bad weather. [unthinkable: adjective]
Example
The idea of starting a new business was once unthinkable, but now it seems like a viable option. [unthinkable: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Imaginable is more common than thinkable in everyday language and is used in a wider range of contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between imaginable and thinkable?
Both imaginable and thinkable are relatively formal words and are appropriate for use in academic or professional settings.
