Practicable

/ˈpɹæktɪkəbəl/

Synonyms for "practicable" (67 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (14)

Strong matches (20)

Related words (33)

Noun(5 words)
physically possiblepractical abilitypractical applicationsound instructional principleutilizable tools
Adjective(11 words)
realisticrealizablesupportabletenableusableusable approachusable materialsutilizableutilizable activitiesutilizable energiesviable
Adjective(1 words)

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: executable, feasible, operable, workable, accessible.
  • Sentence evidence is available for practicable, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
  • Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.

Synonym selection checklist

  • Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
  • Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
  • Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "practicable".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "practicable"

Keep "practicable" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.

If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.

Replacement workflow

1. Preserve meaning

Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "practicable" intact in the sentence you are editing.

2. Tune tone

Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.

3. Re-read context

Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.

Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.

Final fit check

After choosing a replacement for "practicable", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.

If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "practicable" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

6 relation types

More general

4 entries

More specific

4 entries
achievable planexecutable procedureoperable systemviable option

Collocations

5 entries
practicable approachpracticable designpracticable methodpracticable optionpracticable solution

Inflections

2 entries
more practicablemost practicable

Derivations

4 entries

similar

2 entries

Sample sentences

10 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

The new plan was accounted practicable.

Source: tatoeba (269282)

Her bold plan seemed to be too difficult, but before long it proved to be practicable.

Source: tatoeba (309560)

Veganism is a way of living that seeks to exclude, as far as possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing and any other purpose.

Source: tatoeba (7227855)

So far as practicable, we children were made acquainted with the literature of places we were to visit before going there.

Source: tatoeba (12418080)

Showing 4 of 10 available sentences.

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "practicable"?

Closest matches include executable, feasible, operable, workable, accessible.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "practicable"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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