Definition of feasiblenext

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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 Office-to-residential conversions are becoming more feasible. Jim Whelan, New York Daily News, 8 Sep. 2026 Porto’s Victor Froholdt was also greatly admired, but a deal was not feasible. Chris Waugh, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 The few still images Polyphony Digital has provided don’t provide us with an angle to see if the Mini layout is still feasible with the new track model. Adam Ismail, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026 But to make a partnership feasible, Safe Harbor told the city greater waterfront activations, like a hotel and other commercial uses, would be necessary. Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for feasible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feasible
Adjective
  • Competitors had to lift them onto podiums at different heights in the quickest time possible.
    Rob Tanner, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Several tornadoes possible near Kauai and Niihau, and a few possible elsewhere.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • In many companies, including ours, there is an incentive to argue for as many resources as possible while keeping the revenue commitment achievable.
    Sebastian Guth, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The key challenge for a secretary-general is to figure out what is achievable in each of the three roles.
    Ian Johnstone, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Suddenly American basketball seems both desirable and attainable.
    Eden Laase, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Building around independence The WholeLife concept starts with attainable-luxury residential living rather than the care model.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Defenders must protect sprawling environments, while attackers need to find only one viable path.
    Shane Buckley, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • But after years of struggling to find a viable business model, the company shuttered its clinics and telehealth operations in 2024 to rethink its healthcare strategy.
    Shelly Banjo, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2026

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“Feasible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feasible. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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