Definition of "thinkable" [think•a•ble]

• Possible to consider or be considered; conceivable: plans that were not even thinkable. (adjective)

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• "That the current system is dysfunctional enough that such a thing might soon become thinkable - and for the same reason illegal abortion was once thinkable, that is, because at least some patients were sufficiently desperate to demand the service - is my point."
• "This entire trend toward women's secular leadership makes it more "thinkable" that women can become religious leaders as well."
• "Okay, while probably "thinkable," but not realistic."