In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
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
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
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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