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practicable

Pronunciation: /ˈpɹæktɪkəbəl/

The English word “practicable” has 3 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Capable of being accomplished; feasible.
  2. Serving a useful function; useful, functional or handy.
  3. Available for use; accessible or employable.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin prācticābilis, partly modelled on Middle French praticable. By surface analysis, practice (verb) + -able.

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