praktikable

Praktikable is an adjective used in several Germanic languages to describe something that can be put into practice. It denotes feasibility and practicality: a praktikable plan, method, device, or policy is one that can realistically be implemented under expected conditions. In English, the closest equivalent is practicable, while words such as feasible or workable are often used to convey a similar sense.

Usage and variants: In German, the common spelling is praktikabel; the form praktikable occurs less frequently and is more typical in older texts or in cross-linguistic contexts. The term is used in technical, administrative, and policy discussions to indicate that proposed actions are not merely theoretical but can be carried out within given constraints. The phrase eine praktikable Lösung translates to a practicable or feasible solution.

Etymology: Praktikable traces its meaning to the same root as the English practicable—an idea tied to practice and implementation—with adaptations to German orthography. It reflects the same concept of something that can be executed in practice rather than only contemplated in theory.

See also: practicability, feasibility, workability.