Meaning of possible in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈpɑsəb(ə)l/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   possible

   Definitions

   1. possible to conceive or imagine

   Examples

   • « that is one possible answer »

   Synonyms

   • thinkable

2. Noun

   possible

   Definitions

   1. something that can be done

   Examples

   • « politics is the art of the possible »
3. 2. an applicant who might be suitable

4. Qualitative Adjective

   possible

   Etymology

   late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin possibilis, from posse‘be able’

   Definitions

   1. capable of happening or existing

   Examples

   • « a breakthrough may be possible next year »
   • « anything is possible »
   • « warned of possible consequences »

   Synonyms

   • accomplishable
   • achievable
   • doable
   • realizable
   • affirmable
   • assertable
   • allegeable
   • attainable
   • come-at-able
   • gettable
   • getable
   • attemptable
   • conceivable
   • contingent
   • feasible
   • executable
   • practicable
   • viable
   • workable
   • fermentable
   • mathematical
   • researchable

   Antonyms

   • impossible
5. 2. existing in possibility

   Examples

   • « a potential problem »
   • « possible uses of nuclear power »

   Synonyms

   • latent

   Antonyms

   • actual
   • existent