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1 a: being within the limits of ability, capacity, or realization <a possible but difficult task> b: being what may be conceived, be done, or occur according to nature, custom, or manners <the best possible care> <the worst possible circumstance>2 a: being something that may or may not occur <a possible surprise visit> b: being something that may or may not be true or actual <possible explanation>3: having an indicated potential <a possible housing site>
synonyms possible
, practicable
, feasible mean capable of being realized. possible implies that a thing may certainly exist or occur given the proper conditions <a possible route up the west face of the mountain>. practicable implies that something may be effected by available means or under current conditions <a solution that is not practicable in the time available>. feasible applies to what is likely to work or be useful in attaining the end desired <commercially feasible for mass production>.
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