practicable

adjective (formal)

«practicable» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(formal) Able to be done or put into practice successfully; possible in real life. tree →

In the lessons

A formal word in official and exam English: «as soon as practicable» means as soon as it can be done. It tells the reader a plan is realistic. Teachers or rules may say «where practicable» (when possible).

Examples

Building a bridge here is not practicable. tree →
Please reply as soon as practicable. tree →
Is it practicable to walk to school every day? tree →
The plan was clever but not practicable. tree →
Fire exits must be kept clear wherever practicable. tree →
The engineer looked for a practicable route over the mountain. tree →

Note

Common confusion: «practicable» means can be done; «practical» means useful, sensible or hands-on (a practical person, practical work in science). Opposite: impracticable.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «practicable» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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