practicable

Universal Words adjective (formal) (of an idea, a plan or a suggestion) able to be done; likely to be successful SYNFEASIBLE, WORKABLE: at the earliest practicable date / 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. compareIMPRACTICABLE practicability noun [U]: We were doubtful about the practicability of the plan. practicably adverb: Please reply as soon as is practicably possible.