"practisable" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more practisable [comparative], most practisable [superlative]
Etymology: From practise + -able. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|practise|able}} practise + -able Head templates: {{en-adj}} practisable (comparative more practisable, superlative most practisable)
  1. Rare form of practicable. Tags: form-of, rare Form of: practicable
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