possible
[ pos-uh-buh l ]
/ ˈpɒs ə bəl /
adjective
that may or can be, exist, happen, be done, be used, etc.: a disease with no possible cure.
that may be true or may be the case, as something concerning which one has no knowledge to the contrary: It is possible that he has already gone.
Origin of possible
synonym study for possible
1.
Possible,
feasible,
practicable refer to that which may come about or take place without prevention by serious obstacles. That which is
possible is naturally able or even likely to happen, other circumstances being equal:
Discovery of a new source of plutonium may be possible.
Feasible refers to the ease with which something can be done and implies a high degree of desirability for doing it:
This plan is the most feasible.
Practicable applies to that which can be done with the means that are at hand and with conditions as they are:
We ascended the slope as far as was practicable.
OTHER WORDS FROM possible
non·pos·si·ble, adjectiveWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH possible
possible practicable practical (see synonym study at the current entry) (see synonym study at practical)Words nearby possible
possessive adjective,
possessive pronoun,
possessory,
posset,
possibility,
possible,
possible world,
possibly,
possie,
posslq,
possum
Example sentences from the Web for possible
British Dictionary definitions for possible
possible
/ (ˈpɒsɪbəl) /
adjective
capable of existing, taking place, or proving true without contravention of any natural law
capable of being achieved
it is not possible to finish in three weeks
having potential or capabilities for favourable use or development
the idea is a possible money-spinner
that may or may not happen or have happened; feasible but less than probable
it is possible that man will live on Mars
logic
(of a statement, formula, etc) capable of being true under some interpretation, or in some circumstances. Usual symbol: Mp or ◇ p, where p is the given expression
noun
another word for possibility (def. 3)
Word Origin for possible
C14: from Latin
possibilis that may be, from
posse to be able, have power
usage for possible
Although it is very common to talk about something being
very possible or
more possible, these uses are generally thought to be incorrect, since
possible describes an absolute state, and therefore something can only be
possible or
not possible: it is very likely (not
very possible)
that he will resign; it has now become easier (not
more possible)
to obtain an entry visa
Idioms and Phrases with possible
possible
see as far as possible; as soon as possible.