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practicable

Pronunciation: /ˈpraktɪkəb(ə)l/
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Definition of practicable

adjective

  • able to be done or put into practice successfully:the measures will be put into effect as soon as is reasonably practicable
  • able to be used; useful:signal processing can let you transform a signal into a practicable form

Derivatives

practicably

adverb

Origin:

mid 17th century: from French praticable, from pratiquer 'put into practice'

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Definition of practicable in the US English dictionary
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