— 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. Theat. (of a stage property or part of a set) designed or constructed for actual use; a practicable window; practicable water faucets.
[ 1660-70; practic ( are ) to PRACTICE + -ABLE ]
Syn. 1. workable, achievable, attainable. See possible .
Ant. 1. unfeasible.