imaginable
UK: ɪˈmædʒɪnəbl̩ | US: ɪˈmædʒɪnəbl̩
adj. capable of being imagined or conceived
adj. possible to consider or believe
imaginable = imagine<to form a mental image> + able<capable of>
- imagine: From Latin imaginari ("to picture oneself"), derived from imago ("image, likeness").
- able: From Latin -abilis (suffix indicating capacity), via Old French -able.
Etymology Origin:
The word "imaginable" combines the verb "imagine," rooted in the Latin concept of mental representation (imago), with the suffix "-able," denoting capability. This fusion reflects the transition from concrete imagery ("image") to abstract potential ("able to be conceived"). The suffix "-able" was widely adopted in Middle English through French, reinforcing the word's logical construction: "that which can be imagined."
Every imaginable scenario was discussed in the meeting.
The consequences are hardly imaginable.
She considered all imaginable solutions before deciding.
The technology makes previously unimaginable tasks possible.
His wealth is beyond anything imaginable.