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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 Where previous generations could secure a house, a family, and financial stability, Gen Z has had to prioritize what feels feasible. Alice Lassman, Time, 8 Sep. 2025 But Skarin said that isn’t feasible because the animals eat on the move and the relocation would deny them food to be grazed while walking from one area to another. Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025 The film leans heavily into practical effects, with real fire used wherever feasible to amplify authenticity. Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025 Foley said the most feasible solution may be making use of sand built up in the Prado Dam, which needs to be dredged by the Army Corps of Engineers. Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for feasible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feasible
Adjective
  • The shift has profound implications in House districts across the country, seeping into Democratic primaries as a possible liability for more centrist members.
    David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • New downloads of Weather are no longer possible on Wear OS 6 devices from third-party manufacturers, such as Samsung, OnePlus and others.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Those images of parents and kids in the kitchen made the goal feel achievable.
    Kristine Johnson, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Set concrete and achievable goals, such as walking after lunch two days this week.
    Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The kickoff trend NFL officials have wanted the kickoff to return to relevance, and after modifications to the play last season and one final modification to the rules this offseason, the goal appears attainable.
    Mike Jones, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Imparato said Stellantis' plan to sell only electric vehicles in Europe by 2030 is no longer attainable.
    Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Entrepreneurship remains a viable path.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • An integral part of the mentorship, Dillane said, was how designers could make their careers viable.
    José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025

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“Feasible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feasible. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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