Definitions
- Referring to something that is capable of being done or accomplished. - Describing a solution or idea that is realistic and feasible. - Talking about a plan or strategy that is workable and can be put into action.
- Referring to something that is capable of working successfully. - Describing a solution or idea that is practical and feasible. - Talking about a plan or strategy that is likely to succeed and produce positive results.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is possible or capable of being done.
- 2Both words refer to solutions or ideas that are practical and feasible.
- 3Both words are used to describe plans or strategies that have the potential to succeed.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Practicable is more commonly used in legal or technical contexts, while viable is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of contexts.
- 2Connotation: Practicable emphasizes the idea of something being doable or achievable, while viable emphasizes the idea of something being workable or successful.
- 3Focus: Practicable focuses on the ability to carry out a plan or idea, while viable focuses on the likelihood of success.
Remember this!
Practicable and viable are synonyms that describe something that is possible or capable of being done. However, practicable is more commonly used in legal or technical contexts and emphasizes the idea of something being doable or achievable, while viable is more versatile and emphasizes the idea of something being workable or successful.
