Phrases Expressions of Certainty and Uncertainty

It's conceivable that

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Meaning

It's possible

Examples

  • John: 'Could they have made a mistake?'
  • Alice: 'It's conceivable that they did. Humans make errors.'
  • John: 'It's conceivable that it could. There are risks involved.'
  • Alice: 'Could the project fail?'