thinkable

/'θiɳkəbl/

Thân thiện

It is thinkable that we might travel to Mars one day.

Definition

Adjective: - Capable of being conceived, imagined, or considered: Describes something that is within the realm of possibility or can be thought about. It often implies that an idea, event, or outcome is not impossible, even if it is unlikely or difficult.

Usage

The word "thinkable" is used to describe ideas, scenarios, or possibilities that the mind can entertain. It is often used in contrast with "unthinkable" to discuss the boundaries of what is possible or acceptable. - It is typically used in formal or analytical contexts. - It often modifies abstract nouns like "possibility," "outcome," "scenario," or "alternative."

Examples

• Adjective:
  • With current technology, interstellar travel is barely thinkable.
  • A peaceful resolution to the conflict is still thinkable, though challenging.
  • We must consider every thinkable option before making a decision.

Advanced Usage

• "within the realm of the thinkable": used to describe something that is conceivable or possible within a given framework of understanding.
  • Fifty years ago, a personal computer was not within the realm of the thinkable for most people.
• "make something thinkable": to bring an idea into the sphere of what can be considered.
  • The scientist's groundbreaking theory made previously impossible concepts thinkable.

Variants and Related Words

• Unthinkable (adj): Incapable of being conceived or considered; too awful or unlikely to contemplate.
  • Such a betrayal was once unthinkable among allies.
• Thinkability (n): The quality or state of being thinkable (less common).
  • The thinkability of that hypothesis is debated by philosophers.

Synonyms

• Conceivable: Capable of being imagined or grasped mentally.
• Imaginable: Capable of being imagined.
• Possible: Able to be done or achieved.

Antonyms

• Unthinkable: Not able to be imagined or considered.
• Inconceivable: Not capable of being imagined or grasped.
• Impossible: Not able to occur, exist, or be done.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. capable of being conceived or imagined or considered