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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 According to the team, these computations should make the system feasible for industrial-scale use. Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025 Eating well, staying active and getting enough sleep are feasible daily habits that can save your life. Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025 The offer was no longer feasible for Estes, who had moved home to Colorado since the prior viewing. Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025 Finding the space for bulky equipment to build an at-home gym isn’t feasible for everyone. Claire Harmeyer, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for feasible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feasible
Adjective
  • Outside the home, keep tree branches pruned, and as far away from the house as possible.
    Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Glasner has created a culture in which winning against anyone is seen as achievable.
    Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
  • In a review of its locations, the company identified stores where such changes would not be achievable, Niccol said.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • An easy schedule in an attainable division won’t matter, however, if the Bengals can’t find a spark on offense.
    Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Although not repeating as Supporters’ Shield champions would be disappointing for Inter Miami, the bigger prize, MLS Cup, would still be attainable.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Mark Hallberg Hallberg, 39, jumps out as the most viable replacement for Melvin among the Giants’ internal options despite having no experience managing in the majors.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
  • But even with gifted blockers, the Lions still needed an edge to make the run viable.
    The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025

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“Feasible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feasible. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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