possible

possible [-r] adj

Fr. possible or L. possibilis, that can be or may be done, possible < posse, to be able.

  1. Realistic; conceivable; plausible; able to happen.
  2. Likely; real; capable of existing.
  3. Feasible; practical; achievable; attainable; easily accomplished.

possible [-'s] n

see possible, adj.

  1. Phrase. “The possible”: attainableness; that which can be grasped.
  2. Phrase. “The possible”: achievability; that which can be accomplished.