possible

noun

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

(colloquial, rare) That which is possible for somebody.

(rare) A particular event that may happen.

adjective

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

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

Apparently valid, likely, plausible.

Being considered, e.g. for a position.

Roots

posseposs- · Latin · to be able

Synonyms for possible

potentialadj feasibleadj probableadj thinkableadj practicableadj doableadj conceivableadj likelyadv cogitableadj impossibleadj realizableadj achievableadj plausibleadj workableadj attainableadj viableadj imaginableadj advisableadj

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