possible (ˈpɒsɪbəll
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Definitions
adjective
- capable of existing, taking place, or proving true without contravention of any natural law
- capable of being achieved ⇒
it is not possible to finish in three weeks
- having potential or capabilities for favourable use or development ⇒
the idea is a possible money-spinner
- that may or may not happen or have happened; feasible but less than probable ⇒
it is possible that man will live on Mars
- logic (of a statement, formula, etc) capable of being true under some interpretation, or in some circumstances. Usual symbol: (of a statement, formula, etc) capable of being true under some interpretation, or in some circumstances. Usual symbol: Mp or ◇(of a statement, formula, etc) capable of being true under some interpretation, or in some circumstances. Usual symbol: or ◇p , where (of a statement, formula, etc) capable of being true under some interpretation, or in some circumstances. Usual symbol: or ◇, where p is the given expression
noun
- another word for possibility (sense 3)
Word Origin
C14: from Latin possibilis that may be, from posse to be able, have powerSynonyms
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feasible,
viable,
workable,
achievable,
within reach,
on,
practicable,
attainable,
doable,
realizable,
Po$Ebl
Quotations
"Everything is possible, including the impossible"
"With God all things are possible"
Bible: St. Matthew
Translations
- British English:
possible
If it is possible to do something, it can be done.If it is possible to find out where your brother is, we shall.ˈpɒsɪbl ADJECTIVE If it is possible to find out where your brother is, we shall.
- Spanish:
posible
adj
- French:
possible
adj
- German:
möglich
adj
- Chinese: 可能的 adj
- Arabic: مُـمْكِن adj
- Portuguese: possível adj
- Russian: возможный adj возможная
- Croatian: moguć adj moguća
- Czech: možný adj
- Danish: mulig adj
- Dutch: mogelijk adj
- Finnish: mahdollinen adj
- Greek: ενδεχόμενος adj ενδεχόμενη
- Italian: possibile adj
- Japanese: 可能な no_posp
- Korean: 가능한 adj
- Norwegian: mulig adj
- Polish: możliwy adj możliwa
- Brazilian Portuguese: possível adj
- European Spanish:
posible
adj
- Swedish: möjlig adj möjligt
- Thai: ซึ่งเป็นไปได้ adj
- Turkish: olası adj
- Vietnamese: có thể adj
Usage examples
It was very hard to lie in darkness going into possible danger.
, LIRAEL: DAUGHTER OF THE CLAYR (2001)He is a strong boy who needs constructive training to allow him to control himself and keep as calm as possible.
Country Life (2004)The US's European allies, from the EU to Russia, would be bitterly opposed to such action, with the possible exception of Britain.
Irish Times (2002)The actions seek to force the industry to cover the cost of headsets that he says would protect users from possible radiation hazards.
Glasgow Herald (2001)No possible pathological condition was regarded to be beyond his expertise.
, THE MEDICAL MYSTERIES E-OMNIBUS (2001)