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How does the adjective feasible differ from other similar words?

The words possible and practicable are common synonyms of feasible. While all three words mean "capable of being realized," feasible applies to what is likely to work or be useful in attaining the end desired.

commercially feasible for mass production

Where would possible be a reasonable alternative to feasible?

While the synonyms possible and feasible are close in meaning, possible implies that a thing may certainly exist or occur given the proper conditions.

a possible route up the west face of the mountain

When might practicable be a better fit than feasible?

The meanings of practicable and feasible largely overlap; however, practicable implies that something may be effected by available means or under current conditions.

a solution that is not practicable in the time available

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Recent Examples of feasible But real estate professionals remind us: Conversions are expensive and only feasible for buildings with the right dimensions. Maria Toso, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2025 On a countrywide scale—from both an epidemiological perspective and a human-rights perspective—closing all nonessential business, closing all schools, prohibiting most social interactions and nonessential travel, and so on, was not considered feasible or wise. David Zweig, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2025 The Golden Dome initiative mirrors Ronald Reagan's Cold War-era Strategic Defense Initiative but is considered more feasible due to advances in technology. Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025 That's why using MS Office for simple, small business projects like creating documents in Microsoft Word or balancing your expenses in Excel can be feasible even with an older model. New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for feasible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feasible
Adjective
  • Those two will take on the Mitchell and Garland assignments and will need to be as disruptive as possible.
    Tony East, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
  • Users need to have a top-secret security clearance of the highest level possible at the Energy Department to access the network, according to agency rules for handling classified information.
    Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 3 May 2025
Adjective
  • So to keep the population viable and to hopefully restore it someday.
    Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 May 2025
  • While ridding your closet of linen and cotton styles in favor of wrinkle-free fabric alternatives is a viable option for reducing time spent ironing, investing in a handheld steamer may be an easier and more cost-effective swap.
    Maggie Horton, People.com, 1 May 2025

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“Feasible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feasible. Accessed 17 May. 2025.

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