The definition of practicable is something that is useful, or something that is possible to do or put into practice.
An example of practicable is a plan to streamline business operations that is possible to implement.
practicable
- that can be done or put into practice; feasible: a practicable plan
- that can be used; usable; useful: a practicable tool
Origin of practicable
altered (based on practice) ; from French praticable ; from pratiquerpracticable
adjective
- Capable of being effected, done, or put into practice; feasible. See Synonyms at possible.
- Usable for a specified purpose: a practicable way of entry.
Origin of practicable
Medieval Latin practicabilis, capable of being used, from practicare, to practice, from practica, practice, from Greek praktik&emacron;, practical science, from feminine of praktikos, fit for action, practical, from prassein, prak-, to make, do.Related Forms:
- prac′ti·ca·bil′i·ty
noun
- prac′ti·ca·bly
adverb
practicable
Adjective
(not comparable)
- Capable of being accomplished; feasible.
- Serving a useful function; useful, functional or handy.
- Available for use; accessible or employable.
Usage notes
Example of use contrasted with practical:
- "While others might agree that it really was practical to rewrite the entire section, it just was not truly practicable given other considerations."
Origin
From French praticable.
