practicably — practicable, practicably Practicable is that which may be done, practiced, or accomplished; that which is performable, feasible, possible; and the adverb practicably means in a practicable manner. Within liability policy providing that when… … Black's law dictionary
practicable — practicable, practicably Practicable is that which may be done, practiced, or accomplished; that which is performable, feasible, possible; and the adverb practicably means in a practicable manner. Within liability policy providing that when… … Black's law dictionary
practicably — practicable ► ADJECTIVE ▪ able to be done or put into practice successfully. DERIVATIVES practicability noun practicably adverb. USAGE Although they are related, practicable and practical do not mean exactly the same thing: practicable means… … English terms dictionary
Practicably — Practicable Prac ti*ca*ble, a. [LL. practicare to act, transact, fr. L. practicus active, Gr. ?: cf. F. practicable, pratiquer to practice. See {Practical}.] 1. That may be practiced or performed; capable of being done or accomplished with… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
practicable — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ able to be done or put into practice successfully. DERIVATIVES practicability noun practicably adverb. USAGE Although they are related, practicable and practical do not mean exactly the same thing: practicable means ‘able to be done … English terms dictionary
practicable — [prak′ti kə bəl] adj. [altered (based on PRACTICE) < Fr praticable < pratiquer] 1. that can be done or put into practice; feasible [a practicable plan] 2. that can be used; usable; useful [a practicable tool] SYN. POSSIBLEPRACTICAL… … English World dictionary
practicable — prac|ti|ca|ble [ˈpræktıkəbəl] adj [Date: 1600 1700; : French; Origin: praticable, from pratiquer to put into practice ] a practicable way of doing something is possible in a particular situation ▪ The only practicable course of action is to sell… … Dictionary of contemporary English
practicable — practicability, practicableness, n. practicably, adv. /prak ti keuh beuhl/, adj. 1. capable of being done, effected, or put into practice, with the available means; feasible: a practicable solution. 2. capable of being used: a practicable gift. 3 … Universalium
practicable — adjective Date: 1648 1. capable of being put into practice or of being done or accomplished ; feasible < a practicable plan > 2. capable of being used ; usable < a practicable weapon > Synonyms: see possible • practicability … New Collegiate Dictionary
practicable — adjective an idea or way of doing something that is practicable is able to be used successfully in a particular situation: The only practicable course of action is to sell the company. practicably adverb practicability noun (U) … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
