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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 This approach would not have been feasible even a few years earlier, because of limits on how many lab tests could be done in a reasonable window of time. Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 26 May 2025 But that’s not feasible in a pick and roll coverage in which Gobert is drifting back toward the paint. Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 24 May 2025 The solution had to be feasible for mass-market applications, not just as a specialty product. ArsTechnica, 21 May 2025 Fortunately, more reasoned minds, notably George Washington realized that such aspirations were not feasible. John Baldoni, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for feasible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feasible
Adjective
  • If the patient is a child, the conversation will involve the family or caregiver when possible.
    Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
  • The betting is on when another tightening move is possible.
    William Pesek, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Adjective
  • But Bloomberg reported that Gazprom had concluded such a plan was not viable.
    Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
  • With a bus system known for being unreliable and inconvenient, some advocates and commuters say work will need to be done to rebuild trust with riders and to entice new ones to see the bus as a viable option.
    Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2025

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“Feasible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feasible. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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