practicability

C2 Topic:Abstract Ideas
US /ˌpræk.tɪ.kəˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/ UK /ˌpræk.tɪ.kəˈbɪl.ə.ti/
noun Freq #596843

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    the quality of being feasible, workable, or capable of being put into practice

    The engineers questioned the practicability of repairing the bridge without closing it.

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Synonyms
1 noun · the quality of being... feasibilityworkabilityviability
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Opposites
impracticabilityinfeasibility
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Etymology

Formed from practicable + -ity. Practicable was borrowed from Latin practicabilis, partly through Middle French praticable, and ultimately relates to Greek praktikos ("fit for action"). Practicability therefore asks whether an idea can actually be carried out.

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