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possible

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Within the realm of possibility
conceivable, imaginable, thinkable, plausible, reasonable, probable, likely; see also likely 1.
That may happen or be done
feasible, practicable, workable, viable, attainable, achievable, permissible, potential, within reach; see also likely 1.
*Acceptable
tolerable, expedient, desirable, welcome; see pleasant 2.

possible is used of anything that may exist, occur, be done, etc., depending on circumstances a possible solution to a problem; practicable applies to that which can readily be effected under the prevailing conditions or by the means available a practicable plan; feasible is used of that which is likely to be carried through to a successful conclusion and, hence, connotes the desirability of doing so a method that is not economically feasible

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Another word for possible

adjective

Capable of occurring or being done:
feasible, practicable, viable, workable. Idiom: within reach. See possible
Capable of being but not yet in existence:
eventual, latent, potential. See possible
Having a chance of happening or being true:
contingent, likely, probable. See likely
Capable of being anticipated, considered, or imagined:
conceivable, earthly, imaginable, likely, mortal, thinkable. Idioms: humanly possible, within the bounds (or range) (or realm) of possibility. See possible
Capable of favorable development:
potential. See possible