possible

pos-si-ble · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Able to be done; achievable.

  2. 2.

    That may exist or happen, but is not certain or probable.

  3. 3.

    Having the capacity to be or become.

Phrases & expressions

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    as soon as possible — At the earliest opportunity.
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    if possible — If it can be done.
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    wherever possible — In every case where it can be done.
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    make it possible — Enable something to happen.
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    the best possible — The most favorable that can be achieved.

Related words

Antonyms: impossible, unattainable, unfeasible
See also: feasible, impossible, likely, probable
Synonyms: achievable, attainable, feasible, potential

Etymology

From Old French possible, from Latin possibilis ("that can be done"), from posse ("to be able"), from potis ("able") + esse ("to be").