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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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of feasible But soon the business was growing so quickly that the portion wasn’t financially feasible, so in renegotiations, Ballmer traded his profit-sharing deal for an 8% stake in the company. Sydney Lake, Fortune, 8 July 2025 The value here is easy to see; had there been no incentive, those projects might not have been feasible at all. Roger Valdez, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025 The company says the structures are dangerous and saving them is not feasible. Kansas City Star, 3 July 2025 This project, if deemed feasible, would include a fitness center, community dining, commercial kitchen, meeting rooms, among other amenities. Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for feasible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feasible
Adjective
  • There are possible ways to rectify late filings and, depending on the facts, penalties might be averted.
    Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • Boston needs to lock him down as soon as possible to prevent other teams from even having a chance to sign him.
    Drew VonScio, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
Adjective
  • Doubtless, a project that relies on political pressure is riskier than one which is economically viable regardless of the party in power or the nation’s foreign relations.
    Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
  • With birthright citizenship at risk, legal immigration channels for wealthy immigrants could become more viable.
    Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025

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“Feasible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feasible. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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