POSSIBLE

potential, possible

(adjective) existing in possibility; “a potential problem”; “possible uses of nuclear power”

possible

(adjective) capable of happening or existing; “a breakthrough may be possible next year”; “anything is possible”; “warned of possible consequences”

possible

(noun) something that can be done; “politics is the art of the possible”

possible

(noun) an applicant who might be suitable

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

possible (comparative possibler or more possible, superlative possiblest or most possible)

(usually, not comparable) Able but not certain to happen; neither inevitable nor impossible.

Synonyms: futurable, Thesaurus:possible

Antonyms: certain, inevitable, impossible

(comparable) Capable of being done or achieved; feasible.

Synonyms: achievable, doable, viable

Antonym: impossible

Being considered, e.g. for a position.

Apparently valid, likely, plausible.

Synonyms: likely, plausible

Antonym: implausible

Noun

possible (plural possibles)

A possible one.

(colloquial, rare) A possible choice, notably someone being considered for a position.

(rare) A particular event that may happen.

Synonyms

• possibility

• option

Antonyms

• impossible

• no-go

Anagrams

• bespoils

Source: Wiktionary

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Pos"si*ble, a. Etym: [F., fr. L. possibilis, fr. posse to be able, to have power; potis able, capable + esse to be. See Potent, Am, and cf. Host a landlord.]

Definition: Capable of existing or occurring, or of being conceived or thought of; able to happen; capable of being done; not contrary to the nature of things; -- sometimes used to express extreme improbability; barely able to be, or to come to pass; as, possibly he is honest, as it is possible that Judas meant no wrong. With God all things are possible. Matt. xix. 26.

Syn.

– Practicable; likely. See Practicable.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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