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How does the adjective feasible differ from other similar words?

The words possible and practicable are common synonyms of feasible. While all three words mean "capable of being realized," feasible applies to what is likely to work or be useful in attaining the end desired.

commercially feasible for mass production

Where would possible be a reasonable alternative to feasible?

While the synonyms possible and feasible are close in meaning, possible implies that a thing may certainly exist or occur given the proper conditions.

a possible route up the west face of the mountain

When might practicable be a better fit than feasible?

The meanings of practicable and feasible largely overlap; however, practicable implies that something may be effected by available means or under current conditions.

a solution that is not practicable in the time available

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of feasible Pipe cleaners can also be secured to a headband if a hood isn't feasible. Greta Cross, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025 Although becoming Rumi might require a hair transformation, Zoey's space buns are feasible for anyone. Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025 The city has made some inroads this year, thanks in large part to a multi-family housing incentive program that has shaved development fees and taxes, making some projects feasible to build again. Devan Patel, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025 These trials have demonstrated feasible pathways toward lower-carbon operation. Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 29 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for feasible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feasible
Adjective
  • If the court accepts the case, oral arguments could be scheduled for the spring, with a possible decision by June.
    Jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Sustained, strong winds are possible.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • While the analysts largely see those projections as achievable, the company will need to tighten execution across its entire business to hit the higher end of its range.
    Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Relegation might become obvious inside the first nine games, a fact Sunderland fans know from painful experience, but survival isn’t achievable this early.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Musk could still collect more than $50 billion by hitting a handful of the more attainable goals laid out for him by the board in the new pay plan.
    Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2025
  • Quince’s large selection of bags includes pieces that make meeting those requirements more attainable with affordable and versatile picks.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • First, Moscow seeks to occupy or destroy sufficient Ukrainian territory to ensure that what remains is economically viable only with Russia’s acquiescence.
    Jack Watling, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2025
  • Both receivers are viable this week against the Cowboys who are allowing the most fantasy points to wide receivers this season.
    Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025

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“Feasible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feasible. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

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