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    practicable
    /ˈpraktɪkəbl/

    adjective

    • 1. able to be done or put into practice successfully: "the measures will be put into effect as soon as is reasonably practicable"

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  2. The meaning of PRACTICABLE is capable of being put into practice or of being done or accomplished : feasible. How to use practicable in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Practicable.

  3. able to be done or put into action: The troops will be brought home as soon as practicable. It is not practicable to complete the tunnel before the end of the year. Synonym. feasible. Opposite. impracticable. Compare. practical adjective (EXPERIENCE) SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Achievable. -ible. able. accomplishable. achievable.

  4. able to be done or put into action: The troops will be brought home as soon as practicable. It is not practicable to complete the tunnel before the end of the year. Synonym. feasible. Opposite. impracticable. Compare. practical adjective (EXPERIENCE) SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Achievable. -ible. able. accomplishable. achievable.

  5. capable of being done, effected, or put into practice, with the available means; feasible: a practicable solution. Synonyms: achievable, attainable, workable. Antonyms: unfeasible. capable of being used: a practicable gift.

  6. If a task, plan, or idea is practicable, people are able to carry it out. [formal] It is not reasonably practicable to offer her the original job back. Teachers can only be expected to do what is reasonable and practicable. Synonyms: feasible, possible, viable, workable More Synonyms of practicable.

  7. practicable. adjective. /ˈpræktɪkəbl/ (formal) able to be done; likely to be successful synonym feasible, workable. at the earliest practicable opportunity. You should report any such incident to your manager as soon as (is) practicable. The only practicable alternative is to postpone the meeting.

  8. adj. 1. Capable of being effected, done, or put into practice; feasible. See Synonyms at possible. 2. Usable for a specified purpose: a practicable way of entry.