What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
thinkable
Example
It is thinkable that we could finish this project by next week. [thinkable: adjective]
Example
The scenario he presented was not even thinkable to me. [thinkable: adverb]
conceivable
Example
It is conceivable that we could find a solution to this problem. [conceivable: adjective]
Example
The idea of traveling to Mars is barely conceivable to most people. [conceivable: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Conceivable is more commonly used than thinkable in everyday language, and it covers a wider range of contexts and possibilities.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between thinkable and conceivable?
Both thinkable and conceivable are relatively formal words, but conceivable may be slightly more formal due to its broader scope and positive connotation.
