Possible

/ˈpɒs.ə.bəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Able to be done; within the power or capacity of someone or something.

It is possible to finish the project before the deadline.

That may exist or happen; not contrary to the established laws or principles.

There are many possible outcomes to this experiment.

Capable of being imagined or thought of; feasible.

Finding a solution to the problem is possible if we collaborate.

Middle English: from Old French 'possible', from Latin 'possibilis', from 'posse' meaning 'to be able'.

as far as possible

to the greatest extent or degree feasible.

possible world

a theoretical scenario or situation that could exist.

anything is possible

used to indicate that a wide range of outcomes might be realized.

impossible

not able to occur or be done.

potential

having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future.

probable

likely to happen or be the case.

totally do-able

Getting that promotion? That's totally do-able!

on the table

All options are still on the table; anything is possible!