able to be done; likely to be successful synonym feasible, workable at the earliest practicable opportunity as soon as (is) practicable The only practicable alternative is to postpone the meeting. Employers should provide a safe working environment, as far as is reasonably practicable. Working at night wasn't a practicable proposition. compare impracticable
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NAmE//ˌpræktɪkəˈbɪlət̮i//
noun [uncountable] We were doubtful about the practicability of the plan. NAmE//ˈpræktɪkəbli//
adverb Please reply as soon as is practicably possible.See practicable in the Oxford Advanced Learner's DictionaryCheck pronunciation: practicable