Definition

The quality or state of being able to be done or put into practice; feasibility.

Example

The practicableness of the plan was questioned by many experts.

Conversation

I was thinking about our project and the practicableness of our ideas.

Good point! Some of them might be a bit too ambitious.

Exactly, we need to focus on what we can actually achieve.

Right, let's brainstorm some more practical solutions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Practicableness → It is formed from "practicable" (from Latin "practicabilis", meaning able to be done) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "practicableness" refers to the quality of being able to be put into practice or done.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'able to be done' ('practicable') and the '-ness' that indicates a state or quality. This helps you remember that practicableness means the quality of being feasible or doable.

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